In the Chinese culture, what does an orchid symbolize?

Also, peonies? And who are thse three guys? One looks like a scholar, one has white hair, and maybe another is fortune? I don't know.

In the Chinese culture, what does an orchid symbolize?
Peonies symbolize wealth and power, and the lotus symbolizes purity (and is also a revered Buddhist plant).





Chrysanthemums were also extremely well-loved because of their autumn bloom (when most plants wither and die) and symbolize the perfect Confusician scholar.





The plum blossom is one of the "Four Junzi Flowers" in China (the others being orchid, chrysanthemum, and bamboo) and symbolized nobleness. The Chinese see the blossoms as more of a symbol for winter rather than a harbinger of spring. It is precisely for this reason that the blossoms are so beloved, because they bloom most vibrantly amidst the winter snow while all other flowers have long since succumbed to the cold and died. Thus, they are seen as an example of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity, and thus has also been used as a metaphor to symbolize revolutionary struggle. Because they blossom in winter, the ume, the pine, and the bamboo together have been called the "Three Friends of the Cold"
Reply:The male ego. Male virility. No comment on peonies or your other questions.
Reply:Popular among the many symbols drawn from the plant world are the orchid in China, a Confucian symbol of purity and loyalty; the winter plum, which blossoms even in the snow and stands for irrepressible purity. The scholar is Confucius, was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher, whose teachings and philosophy have deeply influenced Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese thought and life. His philosophy emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity.





The peony is among the longest-used flowers in ornamental culture and is one of the smallest living creature national emblems in China. Along with the plum blossom, it is a traditional floral symbol of China, where it is called mǔ dān. It is also known as fuguihua 'flower of riches and honour', and is used symbolically in Chinese art. In 1903, the Qing Dynasty declared the peony as the national flower. Currently, the Republic of China on Taiwan designates the plum blossom as the national flower, while the People's Republic of China has no legally designated national flower.
Reply:a testicle ..because of its shape.