The giant panda, which will be the Olympic mascot, is often regarded as a symbol of China. Its helmet is also indicative of the snow and ice of winter sports.北京冬奥会吉祥物大熊猫一直被视作中国的标志，其外壳体现了冬季冰雪运动的特点。
The name "Bing Dwen Dwen" is a combination of several meanings in the Chinese language, with "Bing" the Chinese word for "ice", and "Dwen Dwen" meaning robust and lively.“冰墩墩”这个名字是汉语中好几个意思的结合，“冰”就是“冰雪”的“冰”，“墩墩”代表健康、活泼。北京冬残奥会吉祥物“雪容融”（Shuey Rhon Rhon）以灯笼为原型进行设计创作。
The Paralympic mascot choice of the lantern is seen as "symbolic of harvest, warmth and light". In the name "Shuey Rhon Rhon", "Shuey" is the Chinese word for "snow" and "Rhon Rhon" has the duel meaning of tolerance and integration.残奥会吉祥物选择灯笼为原型，代表着收获、温暖和光明。“雪容融”这个名字则代表宽容和融合。
