What four kinds of flowers do the four gentlemen of flowers refer to?

The four gentlemen in flowers refer to chrysanthemum, bamboo, orchid and plum blossom.

1, Chrysanthemum: When chrysanthemum is in full bloom, it is not only beautiful and spectacular, but also never competes with other flowers. Chrysanthemum has a fresh and elegant fragrance, and the flowering period can last for a long time, so chrysanthemum is usually used to symbolize the spirit of being uncontested and unknown.

2. Bamboo: This plant grows all year round, lush and full of vitality. Therefore, bamboo usually symbolizes indomitable integrity and resolute character, and it also symbolizes a positive style.

3. Orchids: Orchids are elegant in color and like to grow in a quiet environment. There are many kinds of orchids with great ornamental value. At present, orchids are mostly distributed in the Yangtze River basin in China. Orchids are also often used to describe modest gentlemen, symbolizing elegance, simplicity, purity and incorruptibility.

4. Plum blossoms: Plum blossoms like to grow in secluded places. Its flowers have many colors, such as red, pink or white, and have a faint fragrance. Winter is open in the cold wind, symbolizing a strong and unyielding good character.

The Symbolic Significance of Four Gentlemen in Flowers

1, Mei: It is a traditional flower in China, ranking first among the four gentlemen. There are countless poems praising it since ancient times, all of which are used to express strong, modest and noble character. It symbolizes the fearless, unyielding and brave spirit, and also represents people with these qualities and spirits.

2, orchids: orchids grow in the mountains and have always had a simple and elegant posture. It is usually used to warn us not to go along with corrupt people and stay away from some corrupt politics. It symbolizes elegant character and deep patriotic feelings. In addition, it also represents deep brotherhood and beautiful first love.

3. Bamboo: The branches of bamboo are tall and straight, representing indomitable spirit and humble mentality, so many literati love to praise it. It is evergreen all the year round, symbolizing tenacious life. Besides, it is born with a knot, so it symbolizes noble morality and integrity.

4. Chrysanthemum: Chrysanthemum is not afraid of cold, and it opens in the season when flowers are dying, representing unyielding spirit. In addition, it also symbolizes the aloof and clear ice and indomitable integrity. It opens in September and overlaps with the Double Ninth Festival, so it also symbolizes longevity and good luck.