Plum Blossom

　　梅花

　　plum blossom stands for noble, unsullied and modest qualities

　　梅花代表了高贵、纯洁无瑕与谦虚的品质

　　and is considered as “friend of winter”

　　被人们认为是“岁寒之友”

　　Along with orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum,

　　梅与兰、竹、菊

　　they are praised as the “Four Gentlemen”

　　并誉为“四君子”

　　plum blossom is also a symbol of perseverance

　　梅花也是坚毅的象征

　　as Chinese people are always indomitable

　　中国人就是这样不屈不挠，

　　and constantly strive to become stronger.

　　总是力求更强

　　Peony

　　牡丹

　　Peony is considered by many as the country’s national flower

　　很多人认为牡丹是中国国花

　　It is a symbol of prosperity

　　牡丹是富贵的象征，

　　because of the dazzling color, extraordinary size, and round shape

　　因其色彩绚丽，花朵硕大，形状圆美

　　At a higher level, the peony symbolizes prosperity, happiness and peace.

　　在更高的层面上，牡丹象征了繁荣、幸福与和平

　　At a material level, it represents wealth and rank.

　　在物质层面上，牡丹代表了财富和地位