The symbolism of the latest chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum is a valuable ornamental flower cultivated by long-term artificial selection. Around the eighth century AD, chrysanthemum as an ornamental was transmitted from China to Japan. Dutch merchants introduced Chinese chrysanthemum into Europe at the end of the 17th century, introduced into France in the 18th century, and introduced into North America in the mid-19th century. Since then, Chinese chrysanthemum has spread all over the world. Let's take a look at the symbolic significance of chrysanthemum together.

Symbolic meaning of chrysanthemum

The symbolic meaning of chrysanthemum is long. Chrysanthemum blooms in autumn, so it is a symbol of autumn. People even call September "Ju Yue", because chrysanthemum has the same pronunciation as "Ju" and "Jiu", so chrysanthemum is also used to symbolize longevity or longevity. Moreover, chrysanthemum collected on the Double Ninth Festival of the ninth lunar month is more meaningful, and more refined chrysanthemum tea is used. Some people soak chrysanthemum collected on this day in aged rice wine, or bathe with chrysanthemum, all taking the meaning of "chrysanthemum water longevity".

Cultural Connotation of Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum is one of the top ten flowers in China, one of the four gentlemen in flowers (plum orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum), and one of the four cut flowers in the world (chrysanthemum, rose, carnation and gladiolus), ranking first in output. Because chrysanthemum has the character of cold and proud snow, Tao Yuanming's famous sentence of "picking chrysanthemum under the east fence, leisurely seeing Nanshan". Chinese people have the custom of appreciating chrysanthemum and drinking chrysanthemum wine on Double Ninth Festival. Tang Meng Haoran's "Passing the Old Man's Village" reads: "When the Double Ninth Day comes, chrysanthemum will come again." In ancient myths and legends, chrysanthemum was also given the meaning of good luck and longevity.

What is chrysanthemum flower language?

Chrysanthemum experienced wind and frost, has tenacious vitality, high integrity, because Tao Yuanming picked chrysanthemum under the east fence, thus got the title of "flower hermit", in Japan is the symbol of the royal family, its color is diverse, meaning is also different. Yellow chrysanthemum flower language for a touch of love, white chrysanthemum in China means mourning, generally used for the occasion of mourning the dead, in Japan is a symbol of chastity, honesty, dark red chrysanthemum said charming.