"Great Wealth and Honor" — A Color-Ink Painting by Master Ou Haonian

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Chinese Peony Painting
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Is the meaning of the peony simply about wealth and honor?
Known as the "King of Flowers," the peony has long been celebrated in China for its peerless beauty and fragrance, and it is regarded as a national flower. It embodies wealth, honor, and auspiciousness; deeply loved by the Chinese people, it ranks among China's top ten famous flowers. Do you know the language of the peony? What symbolic meanings does it hold?
It carries various meanings, such as elegance and opulence. Additionally, different colors convey specific messages, and the number of flowers can alter the significance. It also takes on new meanings when depicted alongside other flowers. Are you curious to learn more?
I. General Symbolism

It signifies magnificence, fulfillment, elegance, and prosperity. It also represents anticipation, wholehearted devotion, and dignified grace. Furthermore, it is hailed for its peerless beauty and serves as a symbol of trustworthiness.
II. Classification by Color

Different colors carry different meanings: the autumn peony (Japanese anemone) represents a gentle love and symbolizes life; the red peony signifies wealth and fulfillment; the purple peony represents shyness; the white peony symbolizes nobility, purity, and peerless beauty; and the green peony shares the symbolism of the autumn peony but also conveys the meaning of wholehearted giving. The black peony symbolizes a love that refuses to end, even in death; generally, the black peony is not considered "pure" in the traditional sense—much like deep red or dark purple varieties—whereas the pink peony signifies grace and opulence, and the yellow peony represents beauty and wealth.
III. Symbolism in Painting

This flower is a frequent subject in traditional Chinese painting. Its captivating beauty and regal elegance embody aesthetic perfection and symbolize the purity of love. Many artists use it to express their emotions while also conveying themes of wealth, honor, and harmony. Its pairing with other flora carries specific meanings: combined with the China rose (*Changchunhua*), it signifies enduring prosperity; with the flowering crabapple (*Haitang*), it represents wealth and auspiciousness; with narcissus or chrysanthemums, it implies prosperity throughout the year; and when depicted alongside narcissus, it symbolizes heaven-bestowed wealth and honor.