What do you mean by picking chrysanthemums?

"Picking chrysanthemums under the hedge" means picking chrysanthemums under the hedge, which is a classic allusion in Chinese classical poetry. This allusion comes from a poem "Goose Fu". The poet Lin Zexu accidentally saw the chrysanthemums standing proudly by the east fence outside the house, which aroused his yearning for life and leisure. As a result, "picking chrysanthemums in Dongli" has become an expression of pursuing leisure and staying away from the world, and has become an exile life in which people pursue simplicity, elegance and freedom.

The allusion of "picking chrysanthemums under the hedge" also contains the pursuit of character. Lin Zexu, a poet, mentioned a famous saying in his poems, "I don't know when I am young", that is, I should try my best when I am young and have the wisdom to pursue leisure when I am old. Therefore, "Picking Chrysanthemums under the East Hedge" also embodies the spirit of pursuing sublimation of personality and the spirit of continuous efforts for one's own life path.

The implication of "picking chrysanthemums under the hedge" also gives inspiration to contemporary society. In the materialistic and fast-paced modern times, people should maintain inner peace and pursue a better life. In addition, Picking Chrysanthemums under the East Hedge also reminds people to look at the past experiences and profound cultural connotations between heaven and earth, seek the meaning and value of life, and make their real life richer and more meaningful. Therefore, the significance of "picking chrysanthemums" is various, which can stimulate people to pursue the sublimation of spirit and quality, thus adding more value and significance to life.