"Picking Chrysanthemums under the East Hedgerow" expresses Tao Yuanming's leisurely mood in seclusion. He not only appreciates the beautiful physical properties of Chrysanthemum itself, but more importantly praises Chrysanthemum as an "outstanding figure under first frost", thus forming the symbolic meaning of Chrysanthemum's preciseness and elegance and realizing the classicalization of Chrysanthemum's personality. At the same time, I also expressed my intention to be a noble and indomitable person. Chrysanthemum has the elegant name of "Peach Chrysanthemum", which symbolizes Tao Yuanming's lofty sentiments of not bending over five buckets of rice.

"Picking chrysanthemums under the east fence and seeing Nanshan leisurely" is one of the most satisfying lifestyles pursued by the poet after experiencing hardships and setbacks. It is the core meaning of chrysanthemum image. The chrysanthemum here is not only a symbol of quiet and leisurely pastoral life, but also a portrayal of the poet's free and easy mood. This poem is the most famous and influential among Tao Yuanming's works involving chrysanthemum images.