Out of the mud and not stained, proud of the world.

Lotus grows out of mud without dye, clear without demon. Straight outside, not crawling, clear fragrance, graceful.

Zhou Dunyi's love for lotus flowers is different from Tao Jin Yuanming's love for chrysanthemums. In order to keep a noble and pure life, he would rather die in Nanshan. He wants to be a gentleman who doesn't touch mud in the world.