In A Dream of Red Mansions, the east wind is often used as a symbol of the arrival of spring, such as "the first branch of the east wind".
In the traditional culture of China, the East is regarded as an auspicious place, and the east wind is also regarded as an auspicious wind.
In historical events, Dongfeng is also of great significance, such as 1942 Dongfeng assault battle, which was an important battle in War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, China.
In addition to the above symbolism, Dongfeng is also the name of a China automobile manufacturing company, namely "Dongfeng Motor Company". Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Wuhan, Hubei Province, the company is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in China. Dongfeng Motor has established cooperative relations with internationally renowned automobile companies such as Nissan of Japan and Peugeot Citroen of France, and has a certain influence in the international market.