1. Farewell with willow

Liu, homophonic to "stay". The ancients often used "Zheliu" to say farewell, expressing the indescribable and inseparable feelings of leaving someone. The style of "Zheliu" as a farewell was popular especially in the Tang and Song Dynasties. Therefore, "Zheliu" became a synonym for farewell. .

2. With Liu Yanchou

When people encounter sad things, the scene is dark and the thoughts are filled with despair. Liu Yong, a representative figure of the Wanyue Ci School, is a master of Liu Yanchou. "The dawn breeze is blowing, the waning moon is hazy, and the willows are Yiyi." The three images of Xiaofeng, waning moon, and willows are listed to form a sad landscape, which arouses people's attention. An infinite reverie about the poet’s journey in late autumn.

3. Beauty is softness

The physical characteristics of willow are feminine and beautiful. "Seeing a hibiscus with a charming face, meeting a willow with a bent waist", here the beauty's body and waist are compared to willow branches, reflecting the beauty of the woman's body through the beauty of the woman's waist.

4. Symbolizing youth

The green willow tree symbolizes youth, which can express people’s cherishment and nostalgia for their youth.

5. Willow as a metaphor for love

In ancient Chinese poetry, "willow" is a common image of lingering emotions. There are countless famous poems containing this image. Such as "It is worthy of being next to the willows, and the catkins are flying all over the neighbor's house"