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

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.