The so-called four gentlemen among flowers, the four gentlemen are not in vain, each of them does have its own characteristics
Plum blossoms, cut through snow and ice, all dressed up with pride
Orchid, in the empty valley Fragrance, solitary fragrance self-admiration
Bamboo, sifting the wind and making the moon, life is unrestrained
Chrysanthemum, standing in the frost on its own, not trending towards inflammation
Plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum (1)
Lin Weng loves plum blossoms
The aloof plum blossoms/use the power of life/to break through reserve and shyness/use their beautiful petals/to report to us that spring is coming!
Kuchiki Ailan
Flowers like white jade/ice muscles and jade bones/like dancing fairies/light fragrance/endless affection/make many footsteps reluctant to leave!
Po Weng loves bamboo
Although/I rush by you/but/your vibrant bamboo stems/your graceful leaves/are deeply left in my heart!
Tao Weng loves chrysanthemums
p>I like/not your color/but/your elegant posture in the wind/your style that is not afraid of the frost
Plum, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum (2)
< p>"Ode to the Four Gentlemen"The four gentlemen are plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum. Chinese gardening has lasted for thousands of years, with luxuriant species and diverse styles. The literati were particularly fond of plums, orchids, bamboos and chrysanthemums. Why? Although these four things are born in nature, their respective qualities are distinct from those of a gentleman.
Plum is proud but not vulgar. Its color is divided into red, white and green, and there is also wax plum, which is yellow in color and has a rich aroma. Although it is its own family and genus, its charm is similar to that of plum. Plum blossoms can live for more than a thousand years, with curved branches and an ancient appearance. Their fragrance becomes more beautiful as the colder weather comes. They stand strong and proud in the face of wind and cold, and become even more elegant when encountering ice and snow. Li Yu in the Ming Dynasty once commented on the helplessness of appreciating plum blossoms: "The wind brings fragrance, and when the fragrance comes, the cold comes; snow helps the flowers bloom, but when the snow freezes, the flowers also freeze." I think: the plum blossoms are not afraid of the cold because they are natural, and the cold fragrance is a miracle of nature. Walking on the snow to find plum blossoms, breathing in the fragrance, the eyes are full of delicate colors, how elegant and elegant!
Orchid is quiet and not sick. Living in a deep mountain, I hate the hustle and bustle of the city, but the beauty is not inferior because of the silence; living in a deep valley, I like the bright moon and cool breeze, and my appearance is not degraded by the empty valley. People who are skilled in orchids trek through the forest ravines to find wild orchids, tame their wildness, and breed fine orchids. They match their beauty with rocks and set up a curved room to show their fragrance; orchid leaves are like sharp swords that can break through ordinary obstacles. , orchids, like pointing at the hands of a group of fascinated Buddhas, smelling their fragrance, looking at their faces, and feeling like entering a Zen state. The fragrance of orchids is like sandalwood. It is not suitable to sit in a room where orchids are placed for a long time. If you sit for a long time without smelling the fragrance, it will be difficult for those who are obsessed with orchids to appreciate the elegance of orchids.
Bamboo is light but not frivolous. Its stems vary in radius and radius, and its color varies from blue to purple. Bamboo has an easy-going nature. It is easy-going in mountains and fields, in courtyards and temples, and is luxuriant in all seasons. The strong wind blows up its strong joints, and its jade bamboo shoots stand upright in the spring rain, covered with moonlight and dew. It is slim and graceful, leaning against a steep stone to show its lightness; planting it near the window, admiring the beautiful moonlight; planting it near the pond, watching the beautiful shadow of the waves. Su Dongpo of the Song Dynasty said: "It would be better to eat without meat than live without bamboo." The ancients' love for bamboo can be seen from this.
Chrysanthemum is beautiful but not delicate. Arrogantly facing the frost, it blooms in full bloom when all the fragrances are withering; it is not afraid of being chilled and displays its alluring charm. Gardening chrysanthemums are different from wild chrysanthemums. Wild chrysanthemums dance, decorate cottages and fences, and grow everywhere without the need for artificial labor. Gardening chrysanthemums, on the other hand, are planted from spring to blooming in autumn. During this period, they cultivate the soil and prevent dryness and moisture. Picking heads and pinching leaves, grafting to catch insects, and protecting from rain and frost make it rare for chrysanthemum artists to have free time. From ancient times to the present, chrysanthemum craftsmen of all generations have devoted their efforts to cultivating it, resulting in a wide variety of varieties and various postures. This means that three-thirds of the beauty of chrysanthemums comes from heaven's workmanship, and seventy-fourths comes from human power. People who are skilled in chrysanthemums work hard all year round, using their human power to assist heaven's workmanship. The beauty of chrysanthemums truly achieves the state of unity between heaven and man.
Plum Blossoms, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum (3)
Original poem by Lu You "Bu Suanzi·Yong Mei"
Beside the broken bridge outside the post office,
Loneliness leads to no master.
It is already dusk and I am sad alone,
It is even more windy and rainy.
I have no intention of fighting for spring,
I will be jealous for a long time.
It fell into mud and was crushed into dust,
Only the fragrance remains the same.
Yong Orchid by Jiang Zi
The music plays on that bright moonlit night,
The beauty is thinking and the water is gurgling.
How the fragrant grass loses its way back,
The scent is scattered all over the world.
Yong Bamboo by Zheng Banqiao
I insist on not letting go of the green mountains,
The roots are originally in the broken cliffs.
Thousands of grinding and blows have made me strong,
No matter how strong the wind is from the southeast or northwest.
Jin Dynasty Tao Yuanming's "He Guo Zhubu"
Fangju blooms in Linyao,
Green pines crown rock formations.
With this pure and beautiful appearance,
Zhuo is the best under the frost.