The Language and Symbolic Meaning of Peony Flowers
An introduction to the language and symbolic meaning of peony flowers and understanding the connotations and symbolic flowers of peony flowers, followed by a detailed sharing of content.
Peony flowers are known as the "King of a Thousand Flowers" and have been called China's national color and fragrance since ancient times. They are the national flower of China, embodying wealth and auspiciousness, and are deeply loved by the people of the country. They are ranked as one of China's top ten famous flowers. Do you know the language of peony flowers? What is the symbolic meaning of peony flowers? Let's take a look together with Maple Leaf Language.
About Peony Flowers
Peonies belong to the芍药科 (Paeoniaceae),芍药属 (Paeonia) plants, with single flowers at the top of the branches. The flower shape is elliptical, with mostly double petals, large and thick flowers, and colors ranging from yellow, deep red, purple, pink, and white. The fragrance is light and not strong, earning the title of "national color and fragrance."
Liu Yuxi of the Tang Dynasty described the peonies in the capital Chang'an: "The peony in front of the courtyard is enchanting without style, the lotus in the pond is clean and lacks emotion. Only the peony has true national color, its blooming season moves the capital." In the late Qing Dynasty, peonies were once considered China's national flower.
What is the Language of Peony Flowers?
Peony flower language: Perfection, deep affection, wealth, auspiciousness, happiness, elegance, national color and fragrance
Red peony language: The broad and thick red flowers are known as the King of a Thousand Flowers, with the language of 'wealth and perfection'!
Purple peony language: Peonies with purple petals symbolize good luck, romance, and a happy marriage!
White peony language: Purity, dignity, national color and fragrance, trustworthy people!
Green peony language: Life, anticipation, subtle love, heartfelt effort!
Pink peony language: Elegant, mature, reserved, and beautiful!
Yellow peony language: Bright, wealthy, and noble, eternal, grand, vibrant!
Blue peony language: Graceful romance, fresh elegance!
Autumn peony language: Life, anticipation, subtle!
The Symbolic Meaning of Peony Flowers
1) Auspicious wealth, the most common flower in traditional Chinese paintings is the peony because it represents wealth and auspiciousness. Therefore, people now use peony paintings to symbolize beautiful auspicious wealth.
2) Noble elegance, in addition to symbolizing auspicious nobility, peonies can also represent nobility, elegance, and refinement, so they can be used to represent some elegant scholars and literati.
With its rich colors, the peony is loved by many for its bright hues and fragrant aroma. Its culture and art are particularly rich, making it a favorite as a gift.
Peonies painted with Chinese roses, as Chinese roses are called "eternal flowers," symbolize eternal wealth, implying "eternal wealth."
Peonies and begonias painted together represent wealth and auspiciousness, symbolizing "wealth filling the house."
Peonies painted with narcissus, lotus, chrysanthemums, and plum blossoms symbolize wealth and auspiciousness throughout the four seasons, implying "wealth in all seasons."
Peonies painted with narcissus represent the blessing of wealth and happiness, symbolizing "immortal wealth" and "first wealth."
Peonies with autumn begonias symbolize "wealth filling the house."
Peonies with Chinese roses symbolize "eternal wealth."
Peonies with pomegranates symbolize "many children."
Peonies with longan symbolize "auspicious marriage."
Peonies with hibiscus symbolize "glory and wealth."
Peonies with peaches, or peonies with chrysanthemums, or peonies with round longevity characters, or peonies with chrysanthemums and longevity stones all symbolize "wealth and longevity."
Peonies, lotus, chrysanthemums, plum blossoms, and miscellaneous treasures symbolize "four seasons of treasures."
Peonies with morning glories symbolize "eternal wealth."
In summary, peony flowers are large and colorful, known as the "King of a Thousand Flowers," and symbolize auspicious wealth. Peony flowers are a very popular variety among flower enthusiasts, not only because they are beautiful but also because of their symbolic meaning. What are your views on peony flowers? Please comment below to discuss together!
Above is the introduction to the language and symbolic meaning of peony flowers and the understanding of the connotations and symbolism of peony flowers, hoping to bring a little help to your life!