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      Chrysanthemums - A Chinese cultural icon

      菊花

      · Traditions and legends

      Chrysanthemums are not just flowers, theyreflect an attitude: remain calm, independent, and not following the crowd. Watch the episode to explore this beautiful piece of Chinese culture while improving your Chinese!

      In this episode, we explore:

      ✨ What chrysanthemums symbolizein Chinese culture

      ✨ The story of Tao Yuanming, theancient writer who loved chrysanthemums

      If you’re learning Chinese orinterested in Chinese culture, this episode is made for you!
      (Exercises HERE)


      菊花是中国文化中非常重要的花。它既象征着坚强、高洁和长寿,也象征着文人的隐逸生活。

      菊花的性格很特别。春天百花盛开,但菊花选择在秋天百花凋谢后开放。它不与百花争艳,也不怕寒冷,所以古人用菊花比喻那些在困难中仍保持高洁、不随波逐流的人。菊花顽强的生命力也让它成了长寿的象征。每年农历九月九日重阳节,人们赏菊、喝菊花茶,寓意健康和长寿。

      菊花还与中国古代的一位文人有关。他的名字叫陶渊明。他厌倦了官场,回到乡村生活。他特别喜欢菊花,把自己的生活态度寄托在菊花上。他写下了著名的诗句:“采菊东篱下,悠然见南山”,意思是自己在篱笆旁采菊花,看到南山,感到心里很平静。从那以后,菊花也成了宁静、独立、保持内心平和与自由的隐逸文人的象征。

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