The meaning and symbolism of eating bamboo shoots in exams is: upward breakthrough

Bamboo shoots are a delicacy in Jiangnan. In the past, there was even a saying that "you cannot live without bamboo, and you cannot eat without bamboo shoots". Although all bamboos produce bamboo shoots, not all bamboo shoots can be called culinary products. As vegetable-type bamboo shoots, they must have soft tissue, no bitterness or other unpleasant odors, or may be slightly bitter, but can be eaten after being processed to remove the bitterness.