Plum blossom 梅花
In traditional Chinese culture, plum blossom stands for noble, unsullied and modest qualities. Along with orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum, they are praised as the “Four Men of Noble Character”.
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3. Chrysanthemum 菊花
-Leabharlann 3. Chrysanthemum 菊花
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This flower is often associated with famous poet Tao Yuanming from the Eastern Jin Dynasty. In his poem Drinking Wine, Tao wrote: “While picking up chrysanthemums beneath the eastern fence,my gaze was leisurely upon the southern mountains”. The piece became one of the most well-known poems, picturing a peaceful and satisfying life dreamed of by many people.
在中国传统文化中，梅花象征高贵、纯洁和谦逊。梅花和兰花、竹子、菊 花并称为“四君子”。
Plum blossom cake is one of the most famous snacks in Nanjing, Suzhou and Wuxi. Made in the shape of plum blossom, the cake is made of sticky rice, jam, nuts and red bean paste.
许多年画中经常描绘仙童手捧牡丹，代表着人们吉祥富贵的新年愿望。
Dried peony petals can also be added in tea and traditional Chinese medicine to alleviate pain caused by menstruation。 牡丹干花被加入茶和中药中，可缓解痛经。
毛泽东的《咏梅》一诗中这样写道：“风雨送春归，飞雪迎春到。已是悬崖 百丈冰，犹有花枝俏。俏也不争春，只把春来报。待到山花烂漫时，她在丛中 笑。”
Mao used the plum blossom as a metaphor to praise great martyrs who sacrificed their lives for a better life for Chinese people. -
中国十大名花
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Messengers of spring, embodiments of beauty， flowers are one of the most amazing wonders on this planet. They appear in literature, food, beverages and decorations that adorn us.
梅花糕是南京、苏州、无锡一代最有名的小吃，用糯米、果酱、坚果、红
豆沙制成梅花形状的糕点。
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2. Peony 牡丹
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2. Peony 牡丹
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The great Chinese poet Li Bai, from the Tang Dynasty once compared concubine Yang Yuhuan’s beautiful face to blooming peonies in his famous poem Qing Ping Diao. “Floating clouds remind me of her clothes,and peonies her face” he wrote.
唐朝伟大诗人李白曾在著名古诗《清平调》中把杨玉环的绝色 容颜比作盛放的牡丹花：“云想衣裳花想容”。
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Peony 牡丹
•Flowering in May, peonies' large petals and strong colors are linked to prosperity and richness in traditional Chinese culture. Thus, it became very popular during the Tang Dynasty, a period of time when Chinese people preferred magnificent and glorious things, such as fat and strong horses and large flowers. In the late Qing Dynasty, the peony was chosen as the national flower.
五月盛开的牡丹花大色艳，在中国传统文
化中寓意富贵荣华。自唐代以来，世人甚爱牡
丹，这个时期的人们偏爱雍容华贵的东西，比
如肥-壮的马和大朵的花。晚清时期，牡丹被确
Peony 牡丹
In many New Year pictures， fairy children always hold peonies that bear people's wishes for an auspicious and rich new year.
这里我们精选了10种在中国最有名的花，它们在中国文化中有着非同 寻常的意义。
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1. Plum blossom 梅花
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Plum blossom 梅花
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Plum blossom 梅花
In Mao Zedong's poem Ode to Plum Blossom, he described the flower like this： “Fair and beautiful. Not craving for spring for her own, only to tell the coming of the season. When all flowers bloom in full， she smiles among them。 ”
花是春天的使者，是美丽的化身，是星球上最让人惊叹的奇 迹之一。它们出现在文学作品、美食、饮品和各类饰品中，装点着 我们的生活。
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We’ve highlighted 10 of the most well-known flowers in China that have special significance in Chinese culture.