1. Plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum are called the "four gentlemen" of flowers;.

Plum, proud but not vulgar, standing up to the cold winter without fear;

Bamboo, light but not frivolous, easy to adapt to circumstances;

Orchid, secluded but not sick, Located deep in the mountains, I am content;

Chrysanthemums are beautiful but not delicate, proudly facing the frost.

These four all represent the style of a gentleman because of their elegant quality.

2. Pines, bamboos and plums are known as the “Three Friends of Suihan” because they are not afraid of the severe cold. They represent high moral integrity. There are many poems praising the character of pine, bamboo and plums. Examples are as follows:

“Heavy Snow on Green Pines” , the green pines are tall and straight." -- Marshal Chen Yi's "Ode to the Pines"

"Skinny rocks and cold plum blossoms are close neighbors, and the pavilions remain unchanged despite the four seasons of spring. It is important to note that the proud snow and frost are not a prosperous team. Inside----(Qing Dynasty) "Ode to the Pine" by Lu Huixin

"There are several plum blossoms in the corner, and Ling Han blooms alone. " ——Wang Anshi's "Plum Blossoms"

"The sharp edge of a sword comes from sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold" ---- From the Ming Dynasty's "Warning to the World"

"Xiao Xiao Ling Xue Shuang, The dense green is different from Sanxiang. The sparse shadows of the moon move on the wall, and the cold sound of the wind fills the hall.

----(Tang Dynasty) Xu Hun's "Ode to Bamboo"