The lotus root is broken and the silk is connected is an idiom, which means that the cut lotus root silk is still involved, which is a metaphor for the deep relationship between men and women or between friends, which is difficult to cut off. The specific explanation is as follows:
1. This idiom is usually used to describe the deep relationship between men and women, which is still difficult to let go even after breaking up. The origin of this idiom can be traced back to love stories in ancient Chinese literary works. In Meng Jiao's poems about getting married in the Tang Dynasty, there is a line about the concubine's heart being entangled in the lotus root, and even though it is broken, it is still involved, which vividly depicts the deep affection between men and women.
2. In this poem, the silk in the lotus root is a metaphor for the emotional bond between men and women. Although it is broken, it is still involved, which vividly expresses the inseparability of this kind of emotion. In modern Chinese, the idiom "Louds of Lotus and Silk Lian" is usually used to describe the emotional relationship between men and women. For example, if a man and woman break up and still keep in touch.
3. The emotion that is hard to let go of can be described as a disconnected person. This idiom can also be used to describe a deep friendship between friends who maintain contact and emotional bonds even when they are apart. This idiom can be used to describe both love relationships and friendship relationships. It is an expressive idiom in Chinese language and culture.
Lotus root related knowledge
1. Lotus root is an aquatic plant, belonging to the Nymphaeaceae family, and lotus root is the rhizome of lotus root. Lotus root is native to India and later introduced to China, where it is mostly grown in southern China. The rhizome of lotus root is strong, the meat is tender, crispy, sweet, and white. People love to eat it. In Chinese culture, lotus root also has rich symbolic meaning.
2. The skin of the lotus root is yellow-brown, and the meat is thick, white, smooth and juicy. You can smell a strong aroma after cutting it. Lotus roots are generally divided into seven-hole lotus roots and nine-hole lotus roots. Seven-hole lotus roots are mostly grown in the south. They have higher water content and a softer texture, suitable for stewing soup. Nine-hole lotus roots are mostly grown in the north. They have high starch content and a crisp and tender texture. More suitable for cold or stir-fried.
3. Lotus root is not only a delicious food, but also has rich nutritional value. Because of its beautiful appearance, it symbolizes a perfect match and many children; at the same time, because of its ability to emerge from the mud without staining, it symbolizes innocence and nobility. Therefore, in traditional Chinese weddings, the bride often holds a red lotus root to express a happy marriage and many children and blessings; and in paintings and literary works.