Pomegranate
Overview
The reading is direct and visual: the fruit opens to show many seeds, and the tradition uses it as a wish for a large family.
Meaning
The pomegranate carries the reading of many sons — its seeds are the standard emblem of numerous offspring.
Traditional Interpretation
Sources treat the pomegranate as one of the three abundance fruits alongside the Buddha's hand and the peach.
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FAQ
What does pomegranate symbolize in Chinese tradition?
The pomegranate carries the reading of many sons — its seeds are the standard emblem of numerous offspring. The reading is direct and visual: the fruit opens to show many seeds, and the tradition uses it as a wish for a large family.
What does the pomegranate stand for?
It is one of the standard plants with an agreed reading. The pomegranate carries the reading of many sons — its seeds are the standard emblem of numerous offspring. The visual obviousness is the point — the pomegranate is one of the tradition's least metaphorical symbols.
How is pomegranate read in Chinese tradition?
Sources treat the pomegranate as one of the three abundance fruits alongside the Buddha's hand and the peach. It is grouped under Fire (火) in the five-element system.
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