Plum, a plant that blooms in winter, has rich meanings, not only natural aesthetics, but also closely related to culture, literature, poetry and other fields.
First, plant characteristics and cultural connotation:
Evergreen all the year round: plum blossom trees bloom in winter. When other plants wither, plum blossom has a unique charm, symbolizing strength and tenacity.
Elegant and noble: the elegant and noble character of plum blossom is often used as a metaphor for noble character and personality.
Second, plum's poems in literature:
Poetry praise: Plum blossom is known as the "king of flowers" in poetry, and is often used to describe the qualities of loyalty, purity and loftiness.
Loneliness and faithfulness: the image of plum blossom, which is proud of ice and snow, has become the object that poets like to describe.
Third, cultural symbols and traditions:
Festival culture: In the traditional culture of China, plum blossom is endowed with one of the status of "three friends in the cold" and is often used as a symbolic ornament in winter and year-end festivals.
Calligraphy and Painting Art: Plum blossom is also one of the important themes in China's calligraphy and painting art, which is used to express artistic conception and character.
Modern culture and its significance;
Cultural symbol: As a cultural symbol, plum blossom not only exists in traditional culture, but also plays an important role in modern culture.
Spiritual symbol: As a symbol, the quality, character and spirit represented by plum blossom are highly respected and admired by modern society.
Fourth, aesthetic value and aesthetic taste:
Courtyard beautification: Plum blossoms are often used in garden design to beautify the courtyard, showing the quiet and elegant beauty in winter.
Cultural exchange: plum blossom has a special position in the cultural exchange between China and Japan, and is often used to express friendship and cultural heritage.
As a beautiful and noble plant, plum blossom has a far-reaching influence in China culture. Its symbolic character, spirit and cultural connotation have been inherited and developed in the long history and become one of the important symbols in China culture.