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What is the meaning of folding cassia twig?

"Osmanthus fragrans" means "fame, achievement and honor". In the traditional culture of China, it is often used to congratulate VIPs or young people on their progress or success.

"Broken Osmanthus fragrans" originally means that the soldiers who won the ancient aristocratic war can get the broken Osmanthus fragrans as prizes, and later it evolved into a symbol of "fame, merit and honor". Osmanthus fragrans is a beautiful plant with vivid flower shape, which means that people work hard and persevere, and finally get due achievements and returns. Therefore, osmanthus fragrans not only has a beautiful appearance, but more importantly, its symbolic connotation and spiritual implication.

In the traditional culture of China, laurel bouquets are often used to congratulate the success of study, work, competitions and exams. People will give them to relatives, friends and family to congratulate and praise their progress and achievements, and encourage them to continue their efforts and pursue higher goals in the future.

Osmanthus fragrans often appears in ancient literary works. For example, the first song of "Song of Burying Flowers" in A Dream of Red Mansions has the phrase "I had to vote for me yesterday, but it hurts my heart even more today". I hope to win the laurel and the red edge, and one day I will roll up my clothes. But remember that Xiaoxiang is a broad water, leaning against the railing and laughing at the motivation. In this poem, "laurel leaves are red" points to the fate of the protagonist Lin Daiyu, implying her achievements and indomitable spirit.

In China, bougainvillea is also widely used in culture and art, such as songs, drama, calligraphy, painting, ceramics and sculpture. In some areas, broken osmanthus will still be used as a symbol of celebration in some important occasions, such as weddings, festivals, business opening and other activities.

Matters needing attention

1. Strictly protect wild resources: Bougainvillea is a plant that naturally grows in natural environments such as forests, mountains and watersides. When using bougainvillea, we should pay attention to the strict protection of wild resources, try not to use wild plants, but to use legally planted and produced plants.

2. Avoid exceeding the scope of use: the scope of use of osmanthus fragrans should be appropriate to avoid exceeding the normal scope of use. For example, when buying plants, pay attention to confirm plant varieties and don't cut down a lot of wild plants.

3. Pay attention to environmental protection: when buying laurel branches, you should choose branches with intact appearance and natural color to avoid pollution and damage to the environment and ensure the natural ecological balance.

4. Avoid waste: When using osmanthus, use it reasonably to avoid excessive procurement and waste. You can choose a fixed merchant to buy osmanthus, and buy it according to the required quantity.

5. Understand the cultural meaning: Osmanthus fragrans is a plant with profound cultural connotation. Understand its moral and cultural meaning before use, and don't abuse or misuse it, so as not to cause unnecessary misunderstanding or offend others.

Pay attention to environmental protection, avoid excessive purchase and use, understand cultural meaning, and respect the natural and ecological environment. Only in this way can we truly reflect the beautiful significance and value of bougainvillea.