Hot pot is a traditional folk food culture in China. Its symbolic significance not only represents food and food, but also represents the Chinese nation's food culture and family culture. The cultural symbols and symbolic meanings of hot pot are mainly divided into the following aspects:

1. Reunion and affection: Hot pot is a kind of reunion food in China's food culture, and its form and eating method are symbolic of warm affection. In China, many families eat hot pot together, not only to satisfy their cravings, but also because hot pot can bring feelings of reunion and affection. Eating hot pot is a group-based diet, which can enhance mutual feelings and friendship.

2. Multi-cultural integration: The raw materials and ingredients of hot pot are very extensive, covering many different regions and cultures. Therefore, hot pot has also become a symbol of multicultural integration. In hot pot, all kinds of meat, vegetables and even seafood can be used. These different ingredients represent the cultures of different regions, and when these elements are mixed in hot pot, they also blend into a brand-new taste and experience.

3. Perseverance: Hot pot needs to be boiled and stewed for several hours. It takes more time and energy to make hot pot, which represents a symbol of perseverance. Eating hot pot requires patience, and you need to wait for the ingredients to be completely cooked before you can eat it. This persistent attitude also reflects the persevering quality in China's food culture, which is also one of the important characteristics of the Chinese national spirit.

In a word, hot pot is not only a symbol of China's food culture, but also a multi-cultural symbol and symbolic meaning of Chinese nation's reunion and affection, multicultural integration and perseverance.