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What are the symbolic meanings of bamboo, pine and cypress, lily, plum blossom and ginkgo respectively?
In the traditional culture of China, the image of bamboo is a symbol of honest and frank, solar terms and backbone. Green characteristics of bamboo in strong wind and frost. Bamboo is tall, straight and beautiful, and will not wither when it is cold. Since ancient times, it has been widely loved by people. The ancients often used "jade can be broken without changing its color, bamboo can be burned without destroying its festival" to describe people's integrity.
Pine and cypress symbolize loyalty.
Lily symbolizes unity and friendship.
Plum blossom symbolizes tenacity, aloofness and tenacious vitality.
Ginkgo biloba symbolizes ancient civilization.