Peony
Overview
Called the king of flowers in the tradition, the peony carries the reading of prosperity and of full bloom, and it is the flower of the most decorative register.
Meaning
The peony is the emblem of wealth and of the height of spring — the flower of the richest and most displayed register.
Traditional Interpretation
Sources associate the peony with the Tang capital and with the garden of the wealthy, and it is the standard subject of the richly-coloured decorative painting.
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What does peony symbolize in Chinese tradition?
The peony is the emblem of wealth and of the height of spring — the flower of the richest and most displayed register. Called the king of flowers in the tradition, the peony carries the reading of prosperity and of full bloom, and it is the flower of the most decorative register.
What does the peony stand for?
It is one of the standard plants with an agreed reading. The peony is the emblem of wealth and of the height of spring — the flower of the richest and most displayed register. The peony's association is with display rather than with refinement — it is the opposite pole from the orchid in the tradition's own vocabulary.
How is peony read in Chinese tradition?
Sources associate the peony with the Tang capital and with the garden of the wealthy, and it is the standard subject of the richly-coloured decorative painting. It is grouped under Fire (火) in the five-element system.
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