梅花英文介绍(2页).doc

-I know that Americas national flower is rose, is it? Do you know what is Chinas national flower? Plum blossom is evaluated as the number one of the Chinese Top Ten Famous Flowers. And it is also Chinas national flower. Chinese plant culture has its unique national features which differ from those of other nations. Today Id like to explain to you why plum blossom is very important to our Chinese people according to its history and culture connotation.Id like to begin with its history. Plum blossom was originated in the south of  around the  dating back to 7000 year ago during the Neolithic Age. From ancient China to modern China, plum blossom has been planted not only as an important kind of commercial crop but also a kind of ornamental plant. Later it was introduced to ,  and .More importantly, we love plum blossom also because of its deep culture connotation. Firstly, this kind of flower has five petals which symbolize happiness, good luck, longevity, smooth sailing and peace. Secondly, when a whirling snow obscures the sky and all other flowers wither and fall, only plum trees stand upright proudly and bloom in rich colors bringing people the news of early spring. Therefore the plum blossom came to symbolize courage, perseverance and hope, but also beauty, purity, and the new life. In Confucianism, the plum blossom stands for the principles and values of virtue. Because it blossoms in the cold winter, the plum blossom is regarded as one of the "", along with pine, and bamboo. It is also regarded as one of the "" of flowers in Chinese art together with the orchid, chrysanthemum, and bamboo. Thirdly, it plays an important role in Chinese literature. It has been frequently depicted in Chinese poetry and art for centuries. An example of the plum blossom's literary significance is found in "Little Plum Blossom of Hill Garden" by  of the . In conclusion, because of its long history and deep cultural connotation, plum blossom is very important to Chinese people. When everything has faded they alone shine forth,encroaching on the charms of smaller gardens.Their scattered shadows fall lightly on clear water,their subtle scent pervades the moonlit dusk.Snowbirds look again before they land,butterflies would faint if they but knew.Thankfully I can flirt in whispered verse,I don't need a sounding board or wine cup.Jiya Sun Group: Blue Speech Class - TT 12:30pm Plum BlossomIntroduction: talk about Americas national flower; than Chinas national flowerThesis: Plum blossom is very important to Chinese peopleForecast: history and culture connotation Body:1. History: (1) origin- 7000years ago, Yangtze River (2) Be introduced to Japan, Korea and Vietnam 2. Culture Connotation(1) The symbolic meanings of five petals Happiness, good luck, longevity, smooth sailing and peace(2) The symbolic meanings of plum blossom a. Reasons: bloom in winter b. Meanings: courage, perseverance, hope, beauty, purity, the new life Eg. In Confucianism, the principles and values of virtue "" and "" of flowers(3) Role in literature Eg: "Little Plum Blossom of Hill Garden" Conclusion:Because of its long history and deep cultural connotation, plum blossom is very important to Chinese people. Bibliography 1. Long M.Z. A Birds-Eye View of Chinese Culture. East China University Press.2009-5-12. Sun Y. Chinese Culture in Plant. China Fulihui Press.2009-10-13. Wang Y.B. China Encyclopedia. Xian Zhuang Books Press. 2002-09-第 2 页-