Jujube
Overview
A phonetic symbol used in the wedding context: jujubes together with chestnuts and lotus seeds form the conventional wish for a son soon.
Meaning
The jujube carries the reading of early arrival — the word sounds like the word for soon, and it is given at weddings.
Traditional Interpretation
Sources treat the jujube as one of the wedding fruits, and the pun is the reason for its presence.
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FAQ
What does jujube symbolize in Chinese tradition?
The jujube carries the reading of early arrival — the word sounds like the word for soon, and it is given at weddings. A phonetic symbol used in the wedding context: jujubes together with chestnuts and lotus seeds form the conventional wish for a son soon.
What does the jujube stand for?
It is one of the standard plants with an agreed reading. The jujube carries the reading of early arrival — the word sounds like the word for soon, and it is given at weddings. The combination is the operative form — jujube, chestnut and lotus seed together make a sentence out of puns.
How is jujube read in Chinese tradition?
Sources treat the jujube as one of the wedding fruits, and the pun is the reason for its presence. It is grouped under Earth (土) in the five-element system.
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