Jisho

×
さいかんさんゆう 歳寒三友
Links
Noun
1. the three friends of winter (pine, bamboo and plum)​Yojijukugo (four character compound)
Wikipedia definition
2. Three Friends of Winter​The Three Friends of Winter, also known as Suihan Sanyou, are the pine, bamboo, and plum. Every year, as the cold days deepen into the winter season, many plants begin to wither. That the pine, bamboo and plum do not was noted by the Chinese. Known by them as Three Friends of Winter, they entered the conventions of East Asian art. Together they symbolize perseverance, integrity and modesty. They are highly regarded in Confucianism and as such represent the scholar-gentleman's ideal.
Read “Three Friends of Winter” on English Wikipedia
Read “歳寒三友” on Japanese Wikipedia
Read “Three Friends of Winter” on DBpedia

Discussions

to talk about this word.