牡丹

Mǔ dan

HSK 7–9

Meaning

Mudan District of Heze City 菏澤市|菏泽市[He2 ze2 Shi4], Shandong
Mutan township in Pingtung County 屏東縣|屏东县[Ping2 dong1 Xian4], Taiwan
tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa)

Definition

牡丹是一种多年生落叶灌木，属于芍药科，其花朵大而艳丽，常被视为富贵、吉祥的象征，也被誉为“花中之王”。

Peony is a perennial deciduous shrub belonging to the Paeoniaceae family. Its flowers are large and showy, often regarded as a symbol of wealth, honor, and good fortune, and is known as the 'king of flowers'.

Usage

牡丹常用于形容美丽、高贵的事物，也作为观赏植物栽培，在文学、绘画、传统文化中经常出现。

Peony is often used to describe beautiful and noble things, and is cultivated as an ornamental plant. It frequently appears in literature, painting, and traditional culture.

Examples

1 洛阳的牡丹花开时节，整个城市都沉浸在花香中。（During the peony blooming season in Luoyang, the whole city is immersed in the fragrance of flowers.）
2 这幅牡丹图构图精巧，色彩艳丽，体现了画家的高超技艺。（This peony painting has exquisite composition and bright colors, reflecting the artist's superb skill.）
3 她穿着一件绣有牡丹的旗袍，显得格外高贵典雅。（She wore a cheongsam embroidered with peonies, looking exceptionally noble and elegant.）
4 牡丹象征富贵吉祥，是中国人喜爱的传统花卉。（Peony symbolizes wealth and good fortune, and is a traditional flower loved by Chinese people.）
5 在公园里，大片的牡丹花开得正盛，吸引了许多游客拍照留念。（In the park, large patches of peonies are in full bloom, attracting many tourists to take photos.）

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