玫瑰 specifically refers to the rose flower. In everyday Chinese, 玫瑰花 (méiguihuā) is also commonly used. Red roses (红玫瑰) are strongly associated with romantic love, especially on Valentine's Day (情人节).
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In Chinese flower symbolism, 玫瑰 represents love and passion. The number of roses given carries meaning: one rose means 'you are the only one,' nine roses mean 'everlasting love,' and ninety-nine roses mean 'forever together.'
