The candidature logo features a stylized traditional Chinese handicraft pattern known as the "knot of one heart" or "Chinese folk knot', using the typical colors of the five Olympic rings. The design depicts a dynamic human figure in a stance that portrays someone doing "Taiji" or shadow boxing. The simple gesture lines symbolize the graceful, harmonious and dynamic movements that connote the unity of, cooperation among, exchange between and development for the peoples all over the world.

　　北京29屆奧運會的標(biāo)志也是北京奧申委的正式標(biāo)志，它是北京奧林匹克形象的核心部分，將成為奧運史上最有活力的形象標(biāo)識之一。奧運標(biāo)志“舞動的北京”，具有豐富的文化內(nèi)涵，充分展示了2008北京奧運會的主題。該標(biāo)志以獨特的、具有五千年歷史的中國印章篆刻和書法為手段，把中國傳統(tǒng)藝術(shù)和現(xiàn)代奧林匹克精神結(jié)合起來。簡潔的動作線條勾勒出的動態(tài)人物寓意一位跑步運動員沖向終點擁抱勝利的姿態(tài)，體現(xiàn)了奧林匹克“更快、更高、更強”的精神。構(gòu)成人物的筆畫與漢字“京”十分相象，用優(yōu)美的中國傳統(tǒng)書法的獨特字體完成，它代表主辦城市——中國的首都北京。極具動感的線條也可以詮釋為一名“舞者”，表現(xiàn)了13億中國人民辦好奧運的心愿和歡迎世界各地來賓的一片熱忱。

　　The emblem of the XXIX Olympiad, which is also the official emblem for BOCOG and a core element of Beijing's Olympic image and look, is expected to become one of the most powerful graphic identities in the history of the Olympic Games.The emblem of the 2008 Olympics, rich in culture and dubbed "Dancing Beijing", fully reflects the theme of the Olympic Games to be held in 2008 in Beijing.The logo combines Chinese traditional art with modern Olympic spirit by means of the unique techniques of Chinese seal cutting and calligraphy, which have a history of 5000 years.The simple gesture lines depict a stylized dynamic human figure in a stance that suggests a racing athlete crossing the finish line to embrace victory --- portraying the Olympic spirit of Citius, Altius, Fortius (for Swifter, Higher, Stronger).The figure strokes resemble the Chinese character "Jing" drawn in graceful Chinese calligraphy of a unique style, which stands for the name of the host city--the capital city of China.The gesture lines can also be interpreted as a "dancing figure", conveying the aspiration of the 1.3 billion Chinese people for the great games and their enthusiasm for welcoming visitors from all over the world.