blossom in spring, fruit in autumn; a metaphor for talent and virtue; a metaphor for effort and reward
Meanings
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blossom in spring and bear fruit in autumn; (lit.) the natural cycle of the seasons
literaryDescribes the natural process of plants flowering in spring and bearing fruit in autumn.
The peach tree in the garden blossoms in spring and bears fruit in autumn, year after year.
Observing the process of plants blossoming and bearing fruit allows one to feel the passage of time.
Definition
a metaphor for literary talent and moral integrity; a metaphor for beautiful beginnings leading to substantial results
formalA classical metaphor. '华' (flower) often represents literary brilliance or superficial beauty, while '实' (fruit) represents moral substance, solid achievement, or final reward.
His lifetime of prolific writing truly embodies the idea of 'spring blossoms and autumn fruit' (literary talent yielding substantial results).
This scholar is not only erudite but also of noble character, truly deserving of the phrase 'spring blossoms and autumn fruit' (talent matched by virtue).
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After ten years of dedicated research, his theory finally bore fruit (achieved substantial results) and gained international recognition.