Description:In ancient China, people called a man of great virtue a gentleman. In the world of flowers plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo and chrysanthemums are known as the four gentlemen in China because these plants¡¯ natural character have something in common w... Four Gentlemen in Plants

Known as the four gentlemen, plum blossoms, orchids, bamboos and chrysanthemums have become a cultural symbol to label one¡¯s moral integrity, not only because of their elegant nature but also thanks to the appreciation and high praise from the painters and literati of different dynasties.

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