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What does Xiao He mean?
"Xiaohe" usually refers to the appearance of the lotus when it first blooms, and can also be extended to the image of the lotus.

In classical literature and poetry, "Xiao He" is often used to describe the budding and fresh breath of life. For example, in "Picking Lotus and Looking South at Chuzhou Xixi", "Dwarf huts, smoke villages are four or five miles; Near Shuiluzhou, go to Shili first. Generally speaking, Xiao He has a fresh, delicate and soft artistic conception, and is regarded as an elegant image in China culture.

In the traditional culture of China, the lotus also has a profound meaning. For example, in Buddhism, lotus symbolizes the noble quality of bodhisattva, and symbolizes wisdom, purity, perfection and nature. In addition, lotus is also regarded as a cultural symbol symbolizing happiness, elegance and auspiciousness.

The opening of lotus also marks the arrival of summer, bringing people a cool and happy atmosphere. The opening season of lotus is also a good time for people to appreciate its beauty and stay away from troubles. Therefore, the lotus has been praised and worshipped in the history of China.

In the poem Xiaochi, the author uses rich and novel imagination and anthropomorphic techniques to describe in detail the characteristics and changes of the natural scenery around Xiaochi. The first sentence says that the pond is connected with running water. There is a shade on the pond. The third sentence says Xiao He came out of the water with a small pond. Dragonflies have feelings, come and be with Xiao He. It shows the poet's love for natural scenery.

In a word, although Xiao He is small, the significance endowed by literature and culture is profound. It is elegant, fresh, delicate, soft, happy and auspicious, and it is an important image and symbol in China culture.