Of the so-called "four gentlemen," the prime botanical subjects of Chinese painting, bamboo, with its hollow segments and perennial greenery, is a symbol of upright character to the Chinese. High-fiber, low-calorie bamboo shoots are well loved by the Taiwanese, perfect for simple yet tasty summer feasting.
「四君子」中的竹子，中空有節、終年常綠，對中國人來說，具有高風亮節的意象；而高纖低熱量的竹筍，則是廣受台灣人喜愛、美味無負擔的夏日饗宴。