What do willow, phoenix tree, ginkgo and cypress stand for respectively?

The word "Folding Willow" first appeared in the first poem of "Folding Willow Song" by Han Yuefu.

If you don't catch the whip when you get on the horse, you will become Yang Liuzhi.

Later generations used folding willows to hide their parting feelings, and also hinted at homesickness.

Why use the elegy of willow to complain about the delay of spring, old Yumenguan, a spring breeze is not blowing! ("Liangzhou Ci" Wang Zhihuan)

Among them, willow refers to two things. One is a real willow beyond the Great Wall, and the other is a willow bend. Suggest the homesickness of border guards.

The word "broken willow" means "farewell";

In ancient China, once relatives and friends were separated, people who saw them off always folded a wicker for travelers. The word "broken willow" means "farewell forever". The custom of "sending willow" in China was first seen in Xiaoya. Cai Wei: "I have been there, Yangliuyiyi; Today I think it's raining. " In ancient times, willow was also called Xiao Yang or Liu Yang. Because "Liu" and "Liu" are homophonic, they can mean to stay. Giving a willow tree as a parting gift means that we are inseparable and reluctant to part. There is a song "Fold Yang Liuzhi" in Yuefu in the Northern Dynasties, and the lyrics are: "If you don't catch the whip when you get on the horse, you will hit Yang Liuzhi instead. Dismount and play the flute, worrying about killing guests. "

Li Bai's "Willow Leaves Every Year, Baling Mourning Farewell" illustrates such a custom: in ancient times, there were ten-mile long dikes on both sides of Chang 'an Baqiao Bridge, and many people who walked from Chang 'an East came here to bid farewell and fold willow branches for their relatives. Bai Juyi's "Qing Men Liu" "Don't go near Doumen, long folds reduce the spring breeze." Yu's "Folding Willow" "There are flowers hanging at the farewell party, and the willow is folded in smoke." "Farewell by folding willows" contains a good wish for friends that spring will last forever, and it also means that relatives leave their hometown like willow branches, hoping to take root and sprout in a new place soon, as if willow branches can blossom everywhere.

When people leave, they will also send their love when they miss their loved ones and old friends. The word "folding willow" also means "nostalgia". Zhang Jiuling "slim willow, hold this as a lover"; Li Bai "climbed the pole to fold the spring scenery and sent it far to Long Ting"; Li Bai's "Xuancheng sent Liu's deputy envoy to Qin" "No Sauvignon Blanc, broken" Li Bai's "Whispering flute in Los Angeles on a spring night": "The sound of the flute flies in the darkness and the spring breeze permeates Los Angeles. Who can't afford to be homesick when they hear the willow break in this nocturne? "

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Indus in ancient poetry often has many images and meanings.

1, the image and meaning of noble character

In ancient poetry, the phoenix tree symbolizes noble and beautiful character. Such as "Feng Huangming Yi", in Jeremy goldkorn. Wutong was born in Chenyang ("The Book of Songs, Elegant Volume I"), and the poet chimed the bells with the phoenix, singing over the hills; The phoenix tree grows wildly, covered with brilliant sunrise, symbolizing noble and beautiful character. Another example is "hanging down and drinking clear dew, listening to sparse tung." It's not the autumn wind that makes you aloof "(Yu Shinan's Cicada). This poem, with tall and straight buttonwood trees and sparse green leaves as the shelter of cicadas, describes the nobility of cicadas and implies the beauty of their own character. Zhuangzi also said in Autumn Water: "Husband and wife originated in the South China Sea and flew to the North Sea, which is not a phoenix tree. "Stork is a kind of bird called phoenix in ancient books. It was born in the South China Sea, but flew to the North Sea, and only the phoenix tree was its shelter. The phoenix tree here is also a symbol of nobility. Therefore, there is an ancient saying that "planting tung attracts phoenix".

2. The image and implication of faithful love

In ancient times, it was said that the phoenix tree was a male tree, and the phoenix tree was a female tree. The phoenix tree grew together with the old, lived together, and died together. The phoenix tree had tall branches and deep roots. In the poet's pen, it became a symbol of faithful love. Such as: "Raqqa trees are two and two mature, and mandarin ducks die side by side." (Jiao Yong Fu Cao) Another example is "Planting pine and cypress in the east, and planting phoenix trees in the left and right. The leaves are flourishing and the leaves are communicating. " (Peacock Flying Southeast), the poem is covered with branches and leaves of pine, cypress and phoenix trees, symbolizing the loyalty of Liu Lanzhi and Jiao Zhongqing to love. The couple, who pursued pure love and resisted feudal ethics, were forced to separate before they died and buried together in Jiuquan. Can it not be shocking?

3. Images and meanings of loneliness and sadness.

The wind blows the leaves, and the rain is like a phoenix tree, which is a sad scene. The phoenix tree has become a lonely and sad image in the works of literati. Such as "lonely west wing, bright moon like a hook." The lonely phoenix tree locks the deep courtyard in the clear autumn (Li Yu's "Hui Huan"), vividly writing the lonely phase of the monarch who died in the lonely deep courtyard. The heavy door was locked, and Gu Ying lingered. Only the cold moonlight shed from the cracks in the branches and leaves of the phoenix tree. How sad! He used to be the monarch above all others, but now he is a prisoner, full of sorrow. When is the hatred of national subjugation? Another example is "autumn leaves are a little banana and a little sorrow" (Xu Zaisi's Narcissus Night Rain). On the lonely night in late autumn, the night rain dripped on the phoenix tree and banana, and every sound made the lovesick people generate leave Qiu Si and feel disappointed. This is not only a lovesick song on a rainy night, but also a picture of a beautiful autumn night! Faced with this situation, the pain of acacia rose from the poet's heart. The author's description of the rain-beaten indus plantain is full of emotion, mixed with scenes, sad and confused, and far-reaching in artistic conception.

4. The image and implication of parting.

Among the poems of Tang and Song Dynasties, Wu Tong's feelings of parting and the images and meanings of blaming others are the most. For example, in Bai Juyi's Song of Eternal Sorrow, "Peach and plum blossom, the spring breeze blows, the autumn rain falls, and the willow blossoms bloom", the poet compares the past grand occasion with the present desolation, and depicts the desolate scene after Tang Gaozong lost Yang Guifei because of the Anshi Rebellion. Emperor Tang Ming returned to the palace, witnessed the past and moved the scene. Where is the beauty of the past? By comparing the scenery in spring and autumn, the poet alludes to the lifelong regret brought by the lingering beauty of the monarch. Such as "buttonwood, it rains in the middle of the night, and it is bitter to leave." A leaf, a sound, empty footsteps dripping on Ming "(Wen," More Leakage "), in autumn night, cold raindrops fell on the leaves of the plane, a woman living alone in the autumn boudoir, her fragile and sensitive heart could no longer bear the pain of parting, lingering, bitter and sad, and sleepless all night. Its significance is profound and unforgettable. Another example is "phoenix tree raining, dripping at dusk." "How can I get a sad word this time?" (Li Qingzhao's "Slow Voice", Li Qingzhao, who lives alone after her husband's death, suffers from the pain of national ruin and death. At this time, the poetess stood at the window of independence, the rain whipped the phoenix tree, her voice was desolate and lonely, and she deeply missed her husband. These sad words make people cry, which can be called the swan song of writing sadness.

Ginkgo biloba on the tree represents an ancient civilization and is called the national tree. Peony in the flower represents prosperity and is called the national flower. Orchids in the grass represent righteousness and are called national fragrance. This is the three treasures of China gardens.

Flower language is to use flowers to express people's language and express some feelings or wishes. It is gradually formed by certain social and historical conditions and recognized by the public. In the living habits of Europeans, giving you a red rose represents courtship, and giving you a carnation represents rejection. Wisteria stands for welcome, daffodils stand for respect, and so on. In our social life and the use of words, many gorgeous words have also been formed.

Entrust love with flowers: roses represent the first love, roses represent love, begonia represents the beloved, and Tielian represents the love between husband and wife.

Flowers are used to express a certain sentiment, pine and cypress are strong and great, bamboo is modest and upright, Shandan is persistent, Hongfeng is sincere and revolutionary, and camellia is fighting. Cycas stands for dignity, mimosa stands for shame, kapok (Panzhihua) stands for hero, peach blossom stands for lady, lotus stands for purity, chrysanthemum stands for nobility, plum blossom stands for sublimity, and hibiscus stands for autumn red proudly, so it is called anti-freezing flower. Honeysuckle is called honeysuckle because it is not afraid of snow.

Express some feelings with flowers: the olive branch is the hope of peace; Yellow roses are a victory for peace. Bauhinia represents brotherhood; Dill means relatives are interdependent. Albizia julibrissin; Hemerocallis forgot her troubles. Chunxuan is the code name of parents, which means to wish parents health. Is azalea homesick or looking forward to liberation; Narcissus is to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck to the family. Impatiens means that this person can't get in the way, and red bean trees mean that people are the most lovesick. Furong bloom arrives early and sets at dusk, which indicates that glory is coming; Lingxiao's flowers bloom at dusk, which shows that people are expensive and self-reliant.

Some flower words in China are also formed from the courtesy of living customs. Sending relatives on a long trip and sending a peony as a farewell at parting symbolizes a bright future. If you give a willow tree, it is also a farewell, but this farewell is full of sadness and sadness. For the birthday of the elderly, send a pot of tiger thorns (also known as Shouxing Grass) to wish Changqing not to be old, and send a pot of bonsai (also known as the Queen Mother's Staff) to wish the intellectual to keep fit and prolong life; Send a plate of fresh peaches and a pot of Catharanthus roseus (also known as marigold) to congratulate you on your longevity. Among auspicious gifts, Evergreen is a wish for lasting friendship, Reineckea carnea is a wish for auspiciousness and good luck, Lily is a wish for harmony, unity and friendship, jujube and longan are a wish for your early birth, and pomegranate is a wish for the prosperity of your children and grandchildren.

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Symbolize loyalty with pine and cypress. Pine branches stand proudly, cypress trees are solemn and solemn, evergreen all the year round, and survive the severe winter. "The Analects of Confucius" praises: When the cold comes and the summer goes, you will know that the pine and cypress are withered. Pine trees and bamboo plums are called "three friends of the old 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, and will not wither 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 color, bamboo can be burned without destroying its festival" to describe people's integrity.

Mei symbolizes strength and unyielding. Plum branches are vigorous, graceful and 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.

Deny fear of wind and frost, symbolized by chrysanthemums. Chrysanthemum blooms in late autumn, with a long and diverse flowering period, which is deeply loved by people. Its noble character of not being afraid of wind and frost is even more praised by people.

Peony symbolizes wealth. Peony flowers are huge and brightly colored. Because of its national beauty and elegance, it is known as the "king of flowers". People regard it as a symbol of wealth.

Symbolize nobility with orchids. Orchids are elegant, dignified and fragrant, and have always been a symbol of noble personality. The poet Qu Yuan loves orchids very much. In his immortal work Lisao, there are many beautiful sentences about orchids.

Lotus symbolizes innocence. Lotus is gorgeous and fragrant, with green leaves, which is very elegant. Zhou Dunyi's masterpiece "The Theory of Love Lotus" calls it "getting out of the mud without being stained", and praises the noble character of Lotus as a symbol of innocence and nobility.

Folding the laurel symbolizes glory. According to myths and legends, there is a osmanthus tree on the moon. In the past, it was called "the laurel of the moon", which is a very glorious metaphor. The ancient Vietnamese in Fujian also made laurel into "laurel corolla" and dedicated it to those who won the highest honor.

Represent his disciples with peaches and plums. People often use "peaches and plums all over the garden" and "peaches and plums all over the world" to compare many students of a famous teacher.

Take mulberry as my hometown. "The Book of Songs Xiaoya" contains: "Weisang and Zixu respect each other." Mulberry trees and catalpa trees in my hometown are planted by my parents, so we should respect them. Later generations often take mulberry as their hometown.

Willows are weeping. There is a sentence in the Book of Songs, "I have been there, and the willows are yiyi". Willow and willow are homophonic, so in ancient times, they bid farewell to friends and often fold willow branches to show their attachment.

Apricots symbolize happiness. Because apricots are homophonic with "lucky", which means "lucky", and apricots and vases mean "I wish you high school". At the same time, because apricot is very beautiful, it is often used to symbolize beautiful girls. Almonds are compared to the eyes of beautiful women. As the saying goes, "Liu Yemei has almond eyes."

Peaches symbolize longevity. Peach is the most common symbol of longevity, and longevity 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 just blooms around the Spring Festival (Lunar New Year), it is also called the "annual flower", so it becomes a suitable symbol of good luck in the coming year.

Maple leaves symbolize good luck. Maple leaves are not only red in autumn, but also have the beautiful scenery of "Frost leaves are red in February flowers". And because "Feng" is homophonic with "Feng", it means "Feng". In many paintings, a monkey lives in a tree with a beehive (which also means "abundance").