芍 (sháo) - Chinese peony (Paeonia lactiflora) & specifically refers to the peony plant and its

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sháo ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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芍 · sháo

Chinese peony (Paeonia lactiflora);

specifically refers to the peony plant and its root used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Chinese peony (Paeonia lactiflora)specifically refers to the peony plant and its

Usage highlights

PeonyWhite peony rootRed peony rootPeony gardenPeony flowerPeony root bark

Synonyms

  • 芍药— Chinese peony (the full name)
  • 牡丹— tree peony (related flower)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is a beautiful peony flower (芍药).
  • Peony root is used in traditional medicine (白芍).
  • The garden is full of blooming peonies (芍药园).
  • Red peony root has medicinal properties (赤芍).

Collocations

  • Peony(芍药)
  • White peony root(白芍)
  • Red peony root(赤芍)
  • Peony garden(芍药园)
  • Peony flower(芍药花)
  • Peony root bark(芍药皮)

Idioms

  • The peony contends for beauty(芍药争艳)
  • Peony and peony together(芍药牡丹)
  • Red peony and white peony(赤芍白芍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Peony is one of China's traditional famous flowers, symbolizing wealth, prosperity, and beauty.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, both white and red peony roots are important herbs with different medicinal properties.
  • The peony is often called the 'king of flowers' in Chinese culture and is associated with feminine beauty and grace.

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