But I only like the lotus growing in the soil, which is not polluted, but it doesn't look enchanting after being washed with clear water.

It is written that the lotus is in the mud, but it is spotless, unconventional, self-loving, naive and natural. Write its noble quality of direct air control and not involving climbing; It says that the lotus is as inviolable as a proud gentleman.

With chrysanthemums and peonies as the foil, I show that I love the lotus flower alone, and describe the image of the lotus flower and praise its character. In the second paragraph, by comparing with the "seclusion" of chrysanthemum and the "wealth" of peony, it points out the metaphorical meaning of the lotus "gentleman", which shows the author's yearning for the gentleman and his attitude towards life.

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1, Lotus was once the object of admiration in the writings of literati throughout the ages, but most literati were amazed at its beautiful posture and simple appearance and shaped it into various brushstrokes; However, this excellent essay has a unique way. Through the description of the image and quality of the lotus, it eulogizes the loyal character of the lotus, thus showing the author's noble personality of leading an honest and clean life, not colluding with the secular world, and despising and hating the world that pursues fame and fortune.

In fact, it is a portrayal of the author's personality, and the author's mind is self-evident. We can get clear evidence from the second part of the article. There are too few people with lotus purity like him.