What do hibiscus and peony mean?

Lotus and peony are two representative flowers with profound connotations in China traditional culture, representing different cultural connotations and spiritual values. Hibiscus is a symbol commonly used in China's traditional poems to describe women's beautiful qualities, representing elegance, elegance, harmony, purity and beauty. On the other hand, peony is a symbol of nobility, luxury and wealth, representing the unique style and aesthetic trend in China traditional culture, and also a symbol of prosperity.

Lotus and peony play an extremely important role in China's literature, painting and handicrafts. In Chinese classical painting, hibiscus is often juxtaposed with lotus, plum blossom and orchid as "four gentlemen", which is used to describe the integrity and cultivation of literati. On the other hand, peony is often depicted in flower-and-bird paintings, which shows the dignity and grandeur of the monarch. In folk art, hibiscus and peony are also widely used, such as hibiscus lamp, peony lamp, hibiscus ornament, peony bowl and so on.

Lotus and peony have far-reaching influence and implication in the life of China people. They not only represent beauty, but also imply character, spirit and pursuit. When people face beautiful things, they can often feel their spirituality and inner quality, and also realize the meaning and value of life. At the same time, the implication of hibiscus and peony also reminds people to remain pure and strong at all times, face the challenges and difficulties in life with a positive and optimistic attitude, and pursue a better, quieter and more harmonious world.