What do you mean by flowers, birds, fish and insects?

Flowers, birds, fish and insects have always been an indispensable element in China culture. Among them, flowers have a wide range of meanings. Different kinds of flowers represent different meanings. For example, plum blossom represents tenacity and purity, while chrysanthemum symbolizes loftiness and self-discipline. People often express their feelings with flowers. Sending bouquets to friends and vases to relatives and friends is also a common way of cultural exchange.

Besides flowers, birds, fish and insects are also very important images in China culture. In ancient times, birds were endowed with sacred symbolic meanings, such as peacocks representing dignity and beauty, and crickets symbolizing diligence and tenacity. In poetry, calligraphy and painting, fish often appears as a symbol of auspiciousness and prosperity. For example, carp represents auspiciousness and family happiness. On the other hand, insects show the rich natural ecology in China culture and the endless and vigorous life.

Generally speaking, flowers, birds, fish and insects are elements with great personality and characteristics in China culture, which contains the richness and diversity of China culture. People like to express their good wishes with flowers, birds, fish and insects, hoping to give these images deeper cultural connotations. In contemporary society, the image of flowers, birds, fish and insects is still deeply loved by people and is regarded as an important theme of cultural and artistic creation.