The four favorite plants of the Chinese are the plum, orchid, chrysanthemum and bamboo plants. They represent the four seasons and, in Confucian ideology, the four aspects of thejunzi （＂gentlemen＂ or ＂noble one＂...The four favorite plants of the Chinese are the plum, orchid, chrysanthemum and bamboo plants. They represent the four seasons and, in Confucian ideology, the four aspects of thejunzi （＂gentlemen＂ or ＂noble one＂）. The four are always called the ＂four gentlemen＂ plants because the Chinese admire their gracious virtues. The patterns of such plants are used extensively in decoration and clothing. The patterns are not only decorative but also symbolize a way of life.展开更多
文摘The four favorite plants of the Chinese are the plum, orchid, chrysanthemum and bamboo plants. They represent the four seasons and, in Confucian ideology, the four aspects of thejunzi （＂gentlemen＂ or ＂noble one＂）. The four are always called the ＂four gentlemen＂ plants because the Chinese admire their gracious virtues. The patterns of such plants are used extensively in decoration and clothing. The patterns are not only decorative but also symbolize a way of life.
