Why fushia plant is considered auspicious and willow is considered inauspicious

[sun888_99]

Dear cecil,
Why chinese people consider fushia plant auspicious but willow plant inauspicious since both have the same type of dropping flowers. Thanks.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,
The Willow tree is associated with the Spring season, a season of `sexual desire'.
There is a term called "looking for a flower and buying a willow". It is not a complimentary remark. It means visiting a prostitute. Here flower refers to a `girl'.



*Joke* Use it on someone (perhaps a Chinese friend) who do not know the meaning:)
Willow tree "around a building" also signifies a brothel.
So, I hope you can see why, `willow' plants are considered not auspicious.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 1/20/00 1:45:36 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
Why chinese people consider
fushia plant auspicious but
willow plant inauspicious
since both have the same type
of dropping flowers. Thanks.