Appreciating plum blossoms 賞梅

Plum blossoms usually flower in mid-to-late December in some southern cities of China, and sometimes bloom even earlier. The plum blossom, which originated in China, is revered in Chinese culture for its resilience during severe winters. Along with the pine and bamboo, the plum blossom is considered one of the Three Friends of Winter.

梅花通常在12月中下旬在南方的一些城市盛開，有時候開得更早。梅花起源于中國，在中國文化中，梅花因為不畏嚴寒而受到敬佩。梅花和松樹、竹子一起并稱為“歲寒三友”。