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The plum blossom, known as the meihua (Chinese: 梅花; pinyin: méihuā), is a symbol for resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity, because plum blossoms often bloom most vibrantly even amidst the harsh winter snow. [2] [3] As the plum tree can usually grow for a long time, ancient trees are found throughout China. Huangmei county ...
In Chinese art, the Four Gentlemen or Four Noble Ones (Chinese: 四君子; pinyin: Sì Jūnzǐ), is a collective term referring to four plants: the plum blossom, the orchid, the bamboo, and the chrysanthemum. [1] [2] The term compares the four plants to Confucian junzi, or "gentlemen".
The Flowers of the Four Seasons (Chinese: 四季名花, Sìjì Mínghuā) are a traditional grouping of flowers found in Chinese culture [1] that spread to and influenced other East Asian [2] arts.
Manual of Plum Blossom Painting, by Song Dynasty painter Song Boren. The plum blossom, which is known as the meihua (梅花), is one of the most beloved flowers in China and has been frequently depicted in Chinese art and poetry for centuries. [19] The plum blossom is seen as a symbol of winter and a harbinger of spring. [19]
Osmanthus blossom [19] Peach Peach blossom [19] Spring and happiness. [3] Peony [19] Peony flower Associated with royalty. [3] It is also called “flower of rank and honour"; honours means attaining high rank, an official position or high social status. [3] Plum Plum flowers Symbol of winter. [3] Pomegranate Pomegranate flower [19] Winter sweet
The national flower of the Republic of China was officially designated as the plum blossom by the Executive Yuan on 21 July 1964. [37] The plum blossom, known as the meihua ( Chinese : 梅花 ; pinyin : méihuā ), is a symbol of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity, because plum trees often bloom most vibrantly even during the ...
The simple, stylized composition of Red and White Plum Blossoms [3] depicts a patterned flowing river with a white plum tree on the left and a red plum tree on the right. [4] The plum blossoms indicate the scene occurs in spring. [1] The work is undated, [a] but believed to be from Ogata's later period, [4] and probably one of his final works. [5]
Various folk cultures and traditions assign symbolic meanings to plants. Although these are no longer commonly understood by populations that are increasingly divorced from their rural traditions, some meanings survive. In addition, these meanings are alluded to in older pictures, songs and writings.