The important feature of the Liangzhu civilization is jade as the spiritual symbol of the state. Jade is the material carrier of power, ritual and belief in the Liangzhu period. It is used to mark identities and show hierarchical status.
The use of jade in the Liangzhu period has reflected a clear hierarchy. The sacred motif represents a common belief. The divine power, military power and royal power are represented by the sacred motif and jade Cong, jade Yue and jade Bi, which formed a unique jade ritual system of the Liangzhu society. It reflects that the Liangzhu society is a state form characterized by the unification of political and religious powers. Liangzhu jade Cong has spread to all parts of the country and has exerted an extensive and far-reaching influence on the development and inheritance of Chinese civilization.