24 Solar Terms: 9 things you may not know about Start of Spring
chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2017-02-03 06:08
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Lady and Plum Blossoms, by Hua Yan from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). [Photo/cguardian.com] |
Appreciating plum blossoms
Plums blossom from the 12th lunar month to the second month of the next year. The plum blossom, as it fights against the cold, is the most highly regarded. In 皇冠体育app, the plum blossom, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum are praised as the four gentlemen of Chinese flowers.
