Then
Lu You in the Southern Dynasty (1127-1279 AD) drew inspiration from the plum blossom to persevere despite in the face of career setbacks:
Outside
Alone, deserted, a flower blooms.
Saddened by her solitude in the falling dusk,
She is assailed by wind and rain.
Let other flowers be envious!
She craves not Spring for herself alone.
Her petals may be ground in the mud,
But her fragrance will endure.
Even today, poets in China often use the plum blossom as a metaphor to describe great qualities, such as never yielding to fear or the unforeseen consequences of life.
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A Bit of Ancient Architecture, a Dash of Flower Blossoms, and Voila! It s Spring Time in Beijing!
A Bit of Ancient Architecture, a Dash of Flower Blossoms, and Voila! It s Spring Time in Beijing! Mar 14, 2021 11:30 am | 1 comment | 224 reads
Well, folks, we did it. we made it through the bleakness of winter and Beijing s best season is right around the corner! And despite the absolutely crushing pollution this week, it’s finally time to throw on a light jacket and enjoy some breezy fresh air and sunshine.
Around much of the city, adorable green buds are already beginning to emerge from bare branches alongside little winter jasmine blossoms. But over the next two months, the quantity, density, and diversity of Beijing’s flora – especially in the capital s iconic parks and scenic spots – will become truly magnificent. In case Spring Festival didn t give it away, Chinese people value this season very much, and have develop