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Chrysanthemum, that beautiful flower blooming proudly in the autumn wind, has carried rich cultural connotations and unique floral meanings since ancient times. It not only has a long cultivation history in our country, but also many beautiful meanings have been passed down among the people. Today, let's walk into the wonderful world of chrysanthemums together...
Chrysanthemum, that beautiful flower blooming proudly in the autumn wind, has carried rich cultural connotations and unique floral meanings since ancient times. It not only has a long cultivation history in our country, but also many beautiful meanings have been passed down among the people. Today, let's walk into the wonderful world of chrysanthemums together to explore its representative flower language.
The Origin and Charm of Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemum, also known as autumn chrysanthemum or winter chrysanthemum, is one of China's traditional famous flowers. It originated in China and has thousands of years of cultivation history. Chrysanthemums are not only for viewing and decorating gardens and beautifying the environment, but also have wide uses - they can be eaten, brewed, drunk, and used medicinally, closely related to people's lives.
With its various forms of flowers, brilliant colors, and elegant fragrance, chrysanthemums attract countless eyes. Especially during the autumn and winter seasons when other flowers wither, chrysanthemums bloom bravely despite frost, embodying the indomitable spirit of the Chinese nation.
Interpretation of Chrysanthemum Flower Language
The flower language of chrysanthemums is rich and colorful, with different colors and varieties representing different meanings. Here are some common chrysanthemum flower languages:
1. White chrysanthemums: represent sorrow and mourning. White chrysanthemums are mostly used at funerals to express respect and mourning for the deceased, carrying a sense of remembrance.
2. Red chrysanthemums: represent joy and enthusiasm. Red chrysanthemums are full of happiness and celebration, meaning "I love you."
3. Yellow chrysanthemums: represent success, respect, nobility, and purity. When yellow chrysanthemums bloom, they look like gold scattered across the earth, very dazzling. They are suitable for giving to friends and leaders, hoping for smooth futures and successful careers.
4. China aster: represents reminiscence, reliable love, please believe me.
5. Spring chrysanthemum: represents divination for love.
6. June chrysanthemum: represents separation.
7. Winter chrysanthemum: represents separation.
8. French daisy: represents patience.
9. Cineraria: represents happiness and joy.
10. Cosmos: represents innocence and eternal happiness.
11. Marigold: represents friendship.
12. Cornflower: represents delicacy, elegance, and happiness of being single.
13. Strawflower: represents eternal memory, carved in heart.
14. Scabiosa: represents eternal love.
15. Gerbera: represents mystery, excitement, perseverance, and adaptability.
16. Sunflower: represents enthusiasm and vitality.
17. Pot marigold: represents sadness and jealousy.
Symbolic Meaning of Chrysanthemums
In traditional Chinese culture, chrysanthemums symbolize purity, reclusion, nobility, and longevity. Known as the "hermit among flowers," it represents a carefree, quiet life of seclusion, symbolizing hermits who stay away from worldly affairs. From ancient times to the present, many literati would use chrysanthemums to symbolize noble character and integrity, and as one of the four gentlemen of flowers, it is often used to symbolize noble personality and upright gentlemen.
Additionally, chrysanthemums also symbolize longevity and health. Because chrysanthemums bloom in September, and "nine" (jiǔ) sounds like "long time" (jiǔ), it symbolizes lastingness, expressing the desire for a long life.
Meaning and Pairing of Chrysanthemums
When paired with other items, chrysanthemums have even richer meanings. For example:
- Chrysanthemums paired with bamboo: wish for longevity;
- Chrysanthemums paired with cranes: celebrate longevity;
- Chrysanthemums paired with Buddha's hand or bats: wish for fortune and longevity;
- Chrysanthemums paired with swastika or ruyi: wish for long life and good luck.
International Flower Language of Chrysanthemums
Due to different cultural backgrounds, chrysanthemums have different flower languages in different countries. In some European and Latin American countries, chrysanthemums have special flower languages. In most places, chrysanthemums still represent good luck and joy. People can choose chrysanthemums for home decoration, gifting to friends and relatives, and even at weddings.
Chrysanthemum, this beautiful flower, carries rich cultural connotations and unique flower languages. It not only represents purity, reclusion, nobility, and longevity, but also symbolizes friendship, love, happiness, and joy. Let us feel the beautiful meanings it brings while appreciating chrysanthemums, making life more colorful.