pine and cypress symbolize faithfulness. Pine branches are proud, cypress trees are solemn and solemn, and the four seasons are evergreen, enduring through severe winter. "The Analects of Confucius" praises: When you are cold, you will know that pines and cypresses will wither. Pine, together with bamboo and plum, is known as "three friends who are old and cold". In literary and artistic works, pine and cypress are often used to symbolize unyielding heroism.
bamboo symbolizes integrity. Bamboo is tall, straight and beautiful, never withers when it is cold. Since ancient times, it has been widely loved by people. The ancients often used "jade can be broken without changing its white color, bamboo can be burned without destroying its festival" to compare people's integrity.
Plum symbolizes perseverance. Plum branches are vigorous and graceful, unyielding, and are used by people to symbolize strong and unyielding will; Plum blossoms in full bloom against the wind and snow are the first to reveal the breath of spring to the world.
Denying wind and frost is symbolized by chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemum blooms in late autumn, and its flowering period is long and varied, which is deeply loved by people. Its noble character of not being afraid of wind and frost is more praised by people.
Peony symbolizes wealth. Peony has huge flowers and bright colors. It is known as the "king of flowers" because of its national beauty, elegance and richness. People regard it as a symbol of wealth.
orchids symbolize nobility. Orchids are elegant, dignified and fragrant, and have always been a symbol of noble personality. Qu Yuan, a poet, loves orchids very much. In his immortal work Lisao, there are many beautiful sentences about orchids.
lotus symbolizes innocence. Lotus flowers are gorgeous, fragrant and covered with green leaves, which is very elegant. Zhou Dunyi's masterpiece "The Theory of Love Lotus" called it "getting out of the mud without being stained" and praised the noble character of lotus as a symbol of innocence and nobility.
laurel is a symbol of glory. According to myths and legends, there is a osmanthus tree in the moon. In the past, it was called "themoon's laurels", which was a very glorious metaphor. The ancient Vietnamese in Fujian also woven laurel into a "laurel crown" and dedicated it to the person with the highest honor.
Take peaches and plums as the representative of his protege. People often use "peaches and plums are all over the garden" and "peaches and plums are all over the world" as a metaphor for the numerous students of a famous teacher.
substitute mulberry for hometown. "The Book of Songs Xiaoya" contains: "Weisang and catalpa must be respectful." It means that the mulberry trees and catalpa trees in my hometown are planted by my parents, so we should show respect for them. Later generations often refer to mulberry as their hometown.
show attachment with weeping willows. In The Book of Songs, there is a sentence that "I used to go, and the willows are reluctant". Willow and Liu are homophonic, so in ancient times, friends were sent away, and willow branches were often folded to show their attachment.
apricot symbolizes happiness. Because apricot is homophonic with "Lucky", it means "Lucky", and apricot and vase mean "Wish you high school". At the same time, because apricot is very beautiful, it is often used to symbolize beautiful girls. Apricot kernels are compared to the eyes of beautiful women. As the saying goes, "Willow eyebrows, almond eyes."
peach symbolizes longevity. Peach is the most common symbol of longevity, and birthday peach is used to celebrate the birthday of the elderly. Some people often hang a picture with three peaches and five bats in the hall, which means "Five Blessingg with three peaches".
Narcissus symbolizes good luck in the coming year. "Narcissus" literally means "immortal in water"; Because it blooms just before and after the Spring Festival (Lunar New Year Festival), it is also called the "annual flower", so it becomes a suitable symbol of good luck in the coming year.
maple leaves symbolize good fortune. Maple leaves are not only red in autumn, but also have the beautiful scenery of "frost leaves are red in February flowers". Moreover, because "maple" is homophonic with "feng", it means "feng". In many pictures, a monkey is depicted living in a tree, and there is a beehive on the tree (which also means "feng").