What does orchid mean?

Orchid means elegance, nobility, patriotism and faithfulness, and is called a gentleman in flowers. Because of its excellent quality, it is also called the four elegant flowers with narcissus, chrysanthemum and calamus. Orchid, plum blossom, bamboo and chrysanthemum are also called "four gentlemen".

Since ancient times, our people have loved orchids, cultivated orchids, recited orchids and painted orchids. The ancients once praised "it is better to watch flowers than to watch leaves". People appreciate the fortitude of orchids, which are based on vegetation, do not compete with others for profits, are not afraid of frost and snow bullying, and are persevering. "Lan Zhi was born in a deep valley, but he is not fragrant to no one."

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Plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum are often mentioned in ancient poems.

1, Mei: beautiful, elegant and fragrant. It has the characteristics and arrogance of cold ling in Ao Shuang.

2. Lan: Light, fragrant and clear, born in a secluded place, it is often regarded as a symbol of modesty.

3. Bamboo: It is tall and straight, humble, neither supercilious nor supercilious, and natural and unrestrained. It is often regarded as a symbol of elegant people with different customs.

4. Chrysanthemum: beautiful and unique, but it does not compete with others, so it has always been used to symbolize the noble character of nature, unyielding and indisputable.