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There is a famous chengyu about Spring: 燕舞莺歌 [yàn wǔ yīng gē] – “swallows dance and orioles sing,”

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In the East, nothing is without meaning—often two at once. Symbolism pervades everything.
Winter Sweet (腊梅 làméi) and Titmouse (山雀 shānquè) are often used for chengyu
傲雪凌霜 [ào xuě líng shuāng ]— Proud amid snow and frost.

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]]> Joy amid Hardships https://maritimejay.com/product/r2508-005/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:27:09 +0000 https://maritimejay.com/?post_type=product&p=6050 In the East, nothing is without meaning—often two at once. Symbolism pervades everything.
Winter Sweet (腊梅 làméi) and Titmouse (山雀 shānquè) are often used for chengyu
傲雪凌霜 [ào xuě líng shuāng ]— Proud amid snow and frost.

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