牡丹

mǔdān

noun HSK 7-9 #27,440

Measure Word

一朵牡丹 duǒ

Meanings

1 peony
2 tree peony

Characters

male (of animals/plants)

Examples

HSK 1

牡丹是中国的国花。

Mǔdān shì Zhōngguó de guóhuā.

The peony is China's national flower.

HSK 7-9

洛阳的牡丹最有名。

Luòyáng de mǔdān zuì yǒumíng.

The peonies of Luoyang are the most famous.

Tips

culture

The peony symbolizes wealth, honor, and prosperity in Chinese culture. Luoyang is known as the "Peony Capital" and holds an annual peony festival.

Stroke Order

牡 mǔ

丹 dān