1. symbol is very long.

Chrysanthemum blossoms in autumn, so it is a symbol of autumn. People even call September "gathering the moon", because chrysanthemum is homophonic with "syndrome" and "nine" with "long", so chrysanthemum is also used to symbolize longevity or longevity. Moreover, it is more meaningful to pick chrysanthemums at the Double Ninth Festival in the lunar calendar to refine chrysanthemum tea. Some people even soak the chrysanthemums picked on this day in aged rice wine or bathe with chrysanthemums, which all mean "longevity of chrysanthemums on water".

2. Symbolizing nobility and purity

Chrysanthemum has experienced wind and frost and has tenacious vitality. Because Tao Yuanming picked chrysanthemums under the hedge, chrysanthemums got the title of "hidden in flowers". In Japan, chrysanthemum is a symbol of royalty. Chrysanthemums have various colors and different meanings.

3. Symbolic power

Chrysanthemums are in full bloom in late autumn, when the flowers wither. It is not afraid of the cold, its charm is detached, and it fights frost against the wind.

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Appreciating chrysanthemums is a long-standing custom in China. From the imperial palaces, officials and ordinary people in ancient Kyoto to the people in various cities in China today, chrysanthemum parties, chrysanthemum exhibitions and chrysanthemum-style activities are held every autumn. Beijing Botanical Garden holds chrysanthemum viewing activities every autumn. The Chrysanthemum Club in Xiaolan Town, Zhongshan County, Guangdong Province began in the late Northern Song Dynasty and has a history of more than 700 years. It is one of the oldest and largest chrysanthemum clubs in China, with a maximum of one million people.

Chrysanthemum grows vigorously and has strong germination ability. A chrysanthemum can be divided into thousands of buds after many times of enucleation. Some varieties have many soft branches, which are convenient to make various shapes, forming beautiful shapes such as chrysanthemum tower, chrysanthemum bridge, chrysanthemum fence, chrysanthemum pavilion, chrysanthemum gate and chrysanthemum ball. It can also be cultivated into big chrysanthemums, cliff chrysanthemums, ten kinds of brocade, bonsai and so on. , varied and spectacular, adding countless ornamental works of art to the annual chrysanthemum exhibition.

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Chrysanthemum can be used as medicine to treat diseases, and taking or drinking chrysanthemum tea for a long time can prolong life. Su Zhe, a poet in the Song Dynasty, said: "Nanyang Bai Juyi has many old people in the pool." Chrysanthemums can be made into exquisite delicacies. "Chrysanthemum meat" is a kind of chrysanthemum dish made by long-term exploration. It is made of pieces of white and tender pork cooked with sucrose, as delicate as white jade. Stick a few chrysanthemum petals on each piece, drink enough fat and sugar, observe its golden color, and taste delicious, sweet but not greasy. This is a famous dish.

There are also chrysanthemum fish balls, fried chrysanthemum leaves, chrysanthemum fish porridge, chrysanthemum soup, chrysanthemum wine, chrysanthemum tea and so on. These chrysanthemum meals are not only good in color, fragrance and nutrition. The famous "Chrysanthemum Pot" in Beijing (that is, put some chrysanthemums in the hot pot of instant-boiled mutton to cook soup) is light and delicious, and has a unique flavor.

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Baidu encyclopedia-chrysanthemum