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Metaphor of Traditional Cultural Cases in China

Chinese plum

"Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum" and "Three Friends at the Age of Cold" are metaphors, and some ecological characteristics of plants are borrowed to praise the lofty sentiments and conduct of human beings. Bamboo has "knots", which means that people should have "integrity", and plum and pine are cold-resistant, which means that people should not be afraid of violence and difficulties.

Bat deer fish magpie plum

Bats, deer, fish, magpies and plum blossoms are common decorative patterns. The reason is that "bat" and "fu" are homophonic and can contain blessings in classical Chinese; "Deer" and "Lu" are homophonic, which can be rich and generous; "Fish" and "surplus" are homophonic, which can mean "more than one year".

Pomegranate mandarin duck pine crane

Pomegranate symbolizes many children and grandchildren; Yuanyang symbolizes the love between husband and wife, and Song He represents health and longevity.