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What exactly does "a tree of pear blossoms pressing down on crabapple" mean?
"A tree of pear blossoms pressing down on crabapple" comes from a teasing piece by Su Dongpo mocking his friend, the ci poet Zhang Xian. The original text reads: "In the mandarin duck quilt, a night of pairing; a tree of pear blossoms pressing down on crabapple." Many people have heard of this line, but few know what it means. Let us take a look together below.
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The Complete Collection of the Latest Poems Describing Crabapple Flowers
Crabapple flowers have an elegant posture and bloom like brocade. Since ancient times, they have been a famous flower enjoyed by both refined and popular tastes, long known as the "immortal among flowers," the "imperial consort among flowers," and the "noble among flowers," with the reputation of "national beauty." Lu You wrote in a poem: "Though gorgeous, it has no vulgar posture; the Supreme Emperor is truly wealthy and noble." This describes the crabapple's gorgeous beauty and elegance. Below, let us
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How to Propagate Wax Begonia? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Propagation Methods
Wax begonia (Begonia semperflorens) is mainly propagated in three ways: sowing, cuttings and division. For commercial cultivation, sowing is always used. Wax begonia seeds are tiny and short-lived; seeds that fall naturally into the potting soil often germinate quickly and grow into seedlings, but harvested seeds
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Latest introduction to the origin and distribution of the silk tree flower
The silk tree flower is also called silk tree, night-closing tree, velvet flower tree, bird velvet tree, bitter love flower, etc. It is a deciduous tree of the genus Albizia in the Fabaceae family, with pink filaments and flat pods. It is a street tree and ornamental tree in cities. The heartwood is yellow-grayish brown, and the sapwood is yellow-white, durable, mostly used for making furniture. The tender
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The Legend of the Silk Tree Flower: Latest Detailed Explanation
The silk tree flower (Albizia julibrissin) is a deciduous tree of the genus Albizia in the legume family, with elegant leaf shapes and a broad crown. In early summer it provides cool, quiet shade, and its bipinnate compound leaves open by day and close by night, which is quite extraordinary. It carries the meaning of "making up and reuniting the family in joy," symbolizes everlasting love and pairing side by side, and is a symbol of marital harmony. There are many legends about
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When Does the Silk Tree Flower Bloom? A Detailed Introduction to Its Blooming Period
The silk tree flower is also called night-blooming silk tree, night-closing tree, velvet flower tree, bird velvet tree, bitter love flower, etc. It is a temperate, subtropical and tropical tree species. Its blooming period is June-July, and its fruiting period is August-October. It is produced in China from the Northeast to South China and all provinces and regions of the Southwest. It has the effects of relieving depression and calming the mind, nourishing yin and tonifying yang, regulating qi and stimulating appetite,
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What are the propagation methods for boxwood? A detailed explanation of the latest practical techniques
Boxwood is also called boxwood wood, Chinese boxwood, common box, etc. It is mainly produced in Shaanxi, Gansu, Hubei, Sichuan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangsu, Shandong and other places in China. The main propagation methods are seed propagation and cutting propagation. Below
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Boxwood Carving: Identification Methods and Maintenance Tips
Boxwood carving is one of the folk carving arts of the Han Chinese, using boxwood as the carving material, drawing on its natural forms with smooth wood, delicate grain and dignified color; the process is complex, and the fineness and technical requirements of each step are difficult for other carvings to match.
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What Does the Carnation Mean? An Analysis of the Latest Floral Symbolism
Everyone knows that the second Sunday of May each year is a very warm-hearted holiday, Mother's Day. On this day, attentive and filial children all buy a bouquet of carnations and give them personally to the mother who gave them life and raised them, to repay her years of nurturing love. But do you know what the carnation
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The Latest Detailed Guide to Carnation Cultivation Methods and Precautions
Carnations have upright stems, verdant leaves, beautiful flowers, elegant posture, rich colors, and a pleasant fragrance. When conditions are suitable, they bloom in all four seasons. They are outstanding among cut flower materials. Paired with asparagus fern and other foliage in a vase, they create a delightful contrast and are an excellent choice for decorating interiors. Below
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