bloodytea:mingsonjia:《花·女词》 by 呀呀(Yaya) Flowers’ Symbolization in Chinese Culture 牡丹 T
bloodytea: mingsonjia: 《花·女词》 by 呀呀(Yaya) Flowers’ Symbolization in Chinese Culture 牡丹 Tree peony (Mǔdān; symbolize royalty in ancient China. Now it commonly symbolizes prosperity) 梅 Plum blossom (Méi or Méihuā; symbolize honor, love, hope and so many others. See HERE) 杜鹃花 Rhododendron simsii (Dùjuān Huā; symbolize beauty, sweet love and chastity) 木兰 Magnolia liliiflora (Mulan magnolia / Mùlán; symbolize faith, dignity and loyalty) 茉莉 Jasmine (Mòlì; symbolize purity, attraction and Chinese tea culture) 彼岸花 Lycoris radiata (Red spider lily / Bǐ’àn Huā; symbolize seduction and ingratitude, “gentleness from devils”) 海棠花 Malus spectabilis (Asiatic apple / Hǎitáng Huā; symbolize parting and nostalgia for lover or home) I bought this book the other week in a metro mall! (Taiwan) Highly recommended to those who like Chinese culture/paintings/flowers -- source link