The Gentleman of Flowers - Orchid

1. 1 The meaning of “Orchid”
2. ▪The language of orchids
3. ▪The meaning of orchids
4. ▪The symbolic meaning of orchids
5. ▪Poetry about orchids
6. ▪Orchids in the eyes of literati
7. 2Other orchid flower language
8. ▪Phalaenopsis​
9. ▪Dendrobium​
10. ▪Cycium​
11. ▪Slipper orchid

1. 3. The Flower Language of Orchid
2. ▪ Freesia
3. ▪Lily of the Valley
4. ▪ Gladiolus
5. Cattleya Lan
6. ▪ Zephyranthes
7. ▪Sparkling orchid
8. ▪Chrysanthemi orchid
9. ▪ Jiang Lan
10. ▪ …

The meaning of "Lan"

The language of orchids

In my country, orchids have always been a symbol of nobility. Therefore, the flower language of orchids in my country naturally carries such meaning. Beauty, nobility, and virtue are the flower language of orchids in my country.

But abroad, the language of orchids is much more lively, symbolizing warmth, friendship, self-confidence and pride.

The meaning of orchid

The orchid has a simple and elegant appearance, slender and soft leaves, beautiful flowers, and a light and subtle fragrance. It has the temperament of "clear color, clear air, clear spirit, and clear rhyme". It is very popular among literati of ancient and modern times and is called the "gentleman among flowers." People like to compare the beauty of poetry to "orchid chapters", the true friendship to "orchid friendship", and good friends to "orchid guests", which shows the beautiful meaning of orchids.

The symbolism of orchids

Confucius, the founder of Chinese orchid culture, embodies the spiritual temperament of "The orchid grows in a secluded valley, and does not lose its fragrance even when there is no one around; a gentleman cultivates his moral character and does not change his principles because of poverty." This temperament symbolizes a personality that is not shaken by poverty and frustration and remains steadfast and upward.

The patriotic poet Qu Yuan raised and praised orchids, "I raise orchids with Jiangli and Bizhi, and weave autumn orchids as pendants." Expressing one's integrity of not following the crowd, not associating with villains, and being the only one who is clear while the world is corrupt.

Therefore, people believe that orchids are symbols of "beauty", "nobleness", "purity", "virtue", "chastity", and "elegance". Because of their noble qualities, orchids are known as the "gentleman among flowers". Moreover, people often refer to orchids as the "Four Elegant Flowers" together with chrysanthemums, daffodils, and calamus, orchids as the "Four Gentlemen" together with plum blossoms, bamboo, and chrysanthemums.

Orchid Poetry

Zhilan grows in deep forests and does not lose its fragrance even when there is no one around; a gentleman cultivates his virtues and does not change his principles because of hardship or fatigue. ——Confucius Family Sayings: In Evil

Moreover, the orchid grows in deep forests and it does not stop smelling fragrant even when there are no people around. The learning of a gentleman is not for the purpose of being all-knowing, but for not being distressed by poverty and not being discouraged by worry. ——Xunzi·Yuzuo

It is the king of fragrance, with its roots in the empty valley. Flowers bloom in early spring, and the branches look as if they have just been bathed. ——Song Dynasty·Su Shi

The orchid is lush and its fragrance is wafting. ——Han Yu of the Tang Dynasty

A solitary orchid grows in a secluded garden, covered by all the weeds. ——Li Bai, Tang Dynasty

At the foot of the mountain, short orchid buds are immersed in the stream, and the sandy road between the pines is clean and free of mud. ——Song Dynasty·Su Shi

Orchids grow in the secluded valley but no one knows them. The guest planted them in the east pavilion to leave their fragrance for me. ——Liu Hao, Qing Dynasty

This flower is the most chaste and quiet flower throughout the ages; it does not seek fame and fortune, but only the clouds and mist. The woodcutters might be afraid that the road would be blocked, so they would use the high mountains as a cover. ——Zheng Banqiao, Qing Dynasty

Yuexiu Park is full of flowers and trees, with hundreds of flowers blooming in full bloom. Only the fragrance of orchids is just right, and it is famous in Wuyang City. ——Modern Zhu De

Her reputation spreads far and wide and is accepted by thousands of households. The leaves stand upright and contain positive energy, and the flowers are not floating. Evergreen fights the severe cold and smiles in the midsummer. A true gentleman among flowers, with an elegant demeanor. ——Modern Zhang Xueliang

Orchids in the Eyes of Literati

It is regarded as a symbol of character, a portrayal of character, and an excellent representative for intellectuals of all generations to express their own purity. Since ancient times, people have preferred to plant, appreciate, chant, paint and write about orchids and have an indelible obsession with orchids.

In the eyes of literati, orchids have a subtle and distant fragrance that can be admired from afar but not touched. They can only grow in secluded valleys and bloom in people's ideal realm.

Other orchid flower language

Phalaenopsis

I love you; happiness comes gradually.

Dendrobium

Love, blessings, joy.

Chrysanthemum

Lively; cheerful

Slipper Orchid

Be diligent and frugal.

The Flower Language of Orchid

Freesia

Pure, innocent

Lily of the Valley

pure

gladiolus

tryst

White Dendrobium

Refined; Clean

Cattleya Lan

Passionate; Extraordinary

Zephyranthes

Expectation, pure love

Sparkling Orchid

Unforgettable person

Golden Lily Orchid

Hidden Beauty

Jiang Lan

boring

Magnolia

Love and majesty of nature

Yi Xianglan

wealth

Strelitzia Reginae

Couple in love

Yellow Sunlight Orchid

wild

Hieraceae

Ambition

Orange Hierago

A discerning eye

Blue Orchid

obedience

Violet

Sustainable Beauty

Oncidium

Hidden Love