What do the ancients mean by giving ink?

The ancients gave ink a profound meaning and expressed the spiritual pursuit of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. In ancient times, ink was a precious thing, which was hard to get. Therefore, sending ink flowers is a precious gift and a heavy tribute to friendship and affection. The ancients often gave ink in the hope of expressing their gratitude to relatives and friends and showing their willingness to pursue an ethereal and elegant artistic life with them.

The ancients gave ink not only as a gift, but also as a spiritual exchange. On the basis of ink, the ancients also carved poems or wrote one or two essays to send messages to relatives and friends or express their thoughts and feelings. This way of communication not only expresses real feelings, but also inspires people to think deeply about life, art and nature. This is exactly what the ancients called giving ink. This gift not only has practical value, but also has far-reaching cultural connotation.

The ancients taught ink is the essence of China traditional culture. This traditional culture emphasizes the harmonious coexistence between man and nature, and calls on people to keep their hearts pure and awe of nature while pursuing spiritual life. The significance of giving ink by the ancients has already surpassed the real thing of ink, and it also embodies the beautiful vision of our Chinese nation to pursue spiritual heights. This spiritual heritage bears the wisdom and feelings of the Chinese nation for thousands of years and deserves our respect and inheritance.