The Symbolism Of Pomelo Fruit
The pomelo is one of those fruits that one either absolutely loves or hates because of the slightly bitter taste. Yet it is this bitter taste that is oddly…
Chinese Culture
The Symbolic Meaning Of Pineapples
The pineapple fruit is one that is seldom portrayed in Chinese art. But it’s presence cannot be ignored during joyous occasions and festivals like CNY.…
Symbolism Of Lychee Fruit
Like grapes and longan, lychee is a fruit that comes in a bunch. It’s sweet pulp is white in color with a hint of translucence. The general size of each…
Symbolism Of Longan
Longan is a pulp fruit that is a popular favorite as snacks. The fruit comes in a bunch sort of like grapes. Each fruit is about the size of a marble, with…
Symbolism Of Grapes And Grapevines
Grapes are the fruit that grow from grapevines that sprout from the grape tree. They can be found in a variety of colors including purple, green, red yellow…
Symbolism Of Cabbage Vegetable
The cabbage is a vegetable that serves as a basic food source for both the rich and poor. It is readily available in almost every vegetable store and…
Why Nandina Plant Is Called The Sacred Bamboo
The nandina plant that in recent years have been considered an invasive species in several places. It’s scientific name is nandina domestica, and in…
The Symbolism Of The Evergreen Japanese Sacred Lily
There are a number of plants with Chinese names that just roll off the tongue when suggesting plants for feng shui. Some of which include the peony, golden…
The Various Chinese Groupings Of Flowers And Plants
Flowers and plants are held in very high regard in Chinese philosophy. The mere mention of a particular plant in a poem for example, can exemplify what an…
The 5 Poisonous Creatures
In symbolism, those with positive meanings tend to enjoy more popularity than those with negative meanings. In fact, a lot of people might not knowingly…
