What does chrysanthemum mean?
Among the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, discussions on the symbolic meaning of flowers have been particularly heated, especially the theme of "flowers and chrysanthemums". As an important element in traditional Chinese culture, chrysanthemum has rich and diverse meanings. It not only carries the weight of history and culture, but is also closely connected with modern life. This article will explore the deep meaning of chrysanthemums from three aspects: cultural symbolism, modern applications, and hot topic data.
1. The cultural symbol of chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemums have multiple symbolic meanings in traditional Chinese culture. Here is a summary of its core meaning:
| Symbolic meaning | cultural background |
|---|---|
| Noble and steadfast | In Qu Yuan's "Li Sao", chrysanthemum is used as a symbol of ambition, symbolizing not going along with the secular world. |
| Longevity and good fortune | Appreciating chrysanthemums and drinking chrysanthemum wine during the Double Ninth Festival means longevity. |
| Reclusive feelings | Tao Yuanming's "picking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence" became a representative of hermit culture. |
2. Application of flowers and chrysanthemums in modern life
Data from the entire network in the past 10 days shows that chrysanthemum-related topics are mainly concentrated in the following areas:
| Application areas | heat index | Typical cases |
|---|---|---|
| health care | 85% | Chrysanthemum tea sales increased by 120% year-on-year |
| Cultural and creative products | 72% | Forbidden City chrysanthemum-themed peripherals are out of stock |
| cityscape | 68% | The topic of Kaifeng Chrysanthemum Festival has been read more than 100 million times |
3. Data analysis of hot topics across the entire network
By scraping data from social media platforms in the past 10 days, we found the following hot topics about chrysanthemums:
| platform | topic | amount of discussion |
|---|---|---|
| #Different varieties of chrysanthemum# | 128,000 | |
| Douyin | Chrysanthemum Photography Tips | 56 million views |
| little red book | Chrysanthemum health recipes | 240,000 collections |
4. The contemporary cultural significance of chrysanthemums
It can be seen from the data that chrysanthemum has been given new cultural connotations in contemporary society:
1.healthy living symbols: Chrysanthemum tea has become a representative drink for young people’s “punk health”.
2.National trend cultural carrier: Chrysanthemum patterns frequently appear in Hanfu, cultural and creative products and other products, becoming an important symbol of the revitalization of traditional culture.
3.Ecological environmental protection symbol: Cold-resistant chrysanthemums are chosen as green plants in more and more cities, representing the achievements of urban ecological construction.
Conclusion
From ancient times to the present, the cultural connotation of chrysanthemum has been continuously enriched and developed. By analyzing recent hot topic data, we found that chrysanthemum has evolved from a simple ornamental flower to a comprehensive cultural symbol carrying health concepts, traditional culture and ecological values. This evolution not only reflects the continuity of traditional culture, but also demonstrates the innovative interpretation of contemporary society.
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