Relationship between Phoenix Tree and Bamboo

Phoenix tree is the place where phoenix rests, while bamboo is the food of phoenix. Phoenix tree and bamboo are widely applied simultaneously in material life and spiritual life. For example, phoenix tree means stringed instrument while bamboo means wind instrument. The descendants of phoenix tree and bamboo are the totem of reproduction adoration. The cane made by phoenix tree is used in mothers funeral while bamboo cane is used in fathers funeral. Phoenix tree and bamboo are often used in congratulatory speech when congratulating elders birthday. Phoenix tree and bamboo are the metaphor of good virtue. They have the combined connotation of outstanding demeanor and noble mind, and the characteristics of upright and faithful. After the Yuan Dynasty, phoenix tree and bamboo became the main themes in drawing, reflecting the interests and emotion of literati. After the Song Dynasty, being the familiar scenes in private gardens, the environment created by phoenix tree and bamboo is the resistance and disengagement to the prevailing customs. Phoenix tree and bamboo are not only the literature images, but also the culture symbol.