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What are the meanings of various flowers in Chinese painting?

Bamboo symbolizes integrity. Bamboo is tall, straight and beautiful, and will not wither when it is cold. Since ancient times, it has been widely loved by people. The ancients often used "jade can be broken without changing its color, bamboo can be burned without destroying its festival" to describe people's integrity.

Mei symbolizes strength and unyielding. Plum branches are vigorous, graceful and unyielding, and are used by people to symbolize strong and unyielding will; Plum blossoms in full bloom against the wind and snow are the first to reveal the breath of spring to the world.

Deny fear of wind and frost, symbolized by chrysanthemums. Chrysanthemum blooms in late autumn, with a long and diverse flowering period, which is deeply loved by people. Its noble character of not being afraid of wind and frost is even more praised by people.

Peony symbolizes wealth. Peony flowers are huge and brightly colored. Because of its national beauty and elegance, it is known as the "king of flowers". People regard it as a symbol of wealth.

Symbolize nobility with orchids. Orchids are elegant, dignified and fragrant, and have always been a symbol of noble personality. The poet Qu Yuan loves orchids very much. In his immortal work Lisao, there are many beautiful sentences about orchids.

Lotus symbolizes innocence. Lotus is gorgeous and fragrant, with green leaves, which is very elegant. Zhou Dunyi's masterpiece "The Theory of Love Lotus" calls it "getting out of the mud without being stained", and praises the noble character of Lotus as a symbol of innocence and nobility.

Apricots symbolize happiness. Because apricots are homophonic with "lucky", which means "lucky", and apricots and vases mean "I wish you high school". At the same time, because apricot is very beautiful, it is often used to symbolize beautiful girls. Almonds are compared to the eyes of beautiful women. As the saying goes, "Liu Yemei has almond eyes."

Peaches symbolize longevity. Peach is the most common symbol of longevity, and longevity peach is used to celebrate the birthday of the elderly. Some people often hang a picture with three peaches and five bats in the hall, which means "Five Blessingg with three peaches".

Narcissus symbolizes good luck in the coming year. "Narcissus" literally means "immortal in water"; Because it just blooms around the Spring Festival (Lunar New Year), it is also called the "annual flower", so it becomes a suitable symbol of good luck in the coming year.

Peony flower is regarded as the king of flowers and the first symbol of pride in the world in China's traditional consciousness. Peony represents elegance and nobility.

Begonia flowers are chic and blooming like flowers. Since ancient times, it has been a famous flower that appeals to both refined and popular tastes, implying simplicity and chastity.

These are flowers that often appear in general Chinese painting. Every flower has a beautiful meaning.

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