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What are the meanings of plum blossom in China folk patterns?

Fig. 24 China folk plum blossom pattern

In China, plum blossom is a common noble and auspicious pattern. Common meanings of plum blossom theme patterns are:

Pine, bamboo and plum mean "three friends at the age of cold"

Plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum mean "four gentlemen".

Plum, bamboo and two magpies mean "bamboo and plum are happy at the door" (bamboo means husband, and plum means wife to congratulate her on her wedding).

The decorative pattern of plum and bamboo means "plum and bamboo are all clear".

Plum blossoms with camellias mean "Happy New Year".

Plum blossoms with lotus flowers mean "harmony and beauty".

Peony, lotus, chrysanthemum and plum blossom symbolize peace in spring, happiness in summer and auspiciousness in autumn.

Plum blossom, peony, chrysanthemum and bamboo mean "peace in the four seasons".

There is a magpie on the plum branch, which means "beaming".

Ganoderma lucidum, crane, bamboo and plum, meaning "birthday of magistrate of a county".

Plum blossoms and peonies mean "wealth and longevity".

Plum, bamboo and birds symbolize "Qi Mei's birthday" (the birds are pearl birds and firebird).

Six lilies and plum blossoms mean "six in one spring".

Peony, narcissus, longevity stone, plum blossom, pine tree, etc. It means "rich Changchun".