Narcissus
Overview
The plant's traditional role is practical and seasonal: bulbs are forced in shallow dishes of water and pebbles so they flower at New Year.
Meaning
The narcissus is the flower of the new year in the south — grown in water and timed to bloom for the festival.
Traditional Interpretation
Sources treat the narcissus as the New Year flower of the southern tradition, valued for the timing rather than for any symbolic property.
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FAQ
What does narcissus symbolize in Chinese tradition?
The narcissus is the flower of the new year in the south — grown in water and timed to bloom for the festival. The plant's traditional role is practical and seasonal: bulbs are forced in shallow dishes of water and pebbles so they flower at New Year.
What does the narcissus stand for?
It is one of the standard plants with an agreed reading. The narcissus is the flower of the new year in the south — grown in water and timed to bloom for the festival. The forcing in water and stones is the whole practice — the plant is read by how it is grown rather than by what it means.
How is narcissus read in Chinese tradition?
Sources treat the narcissus as the New Year flower of the southern tradition, valued for the timing rather than for any symbolic property. It is grouped under Water (水) in the five-element system.
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