English–Chinese
“peony” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmǔ dān
Example
春天，牡丹开得很鲜艳。chūn tiān mǔ dān kāi de hěn xiān yàn
In spring, peonies bloom in vivid colors.
How to say “peony” in Chinese
“Peony” in Chinese is 牡丹 (mǔ dān).
A showy garden flower with large, densely layered petals that open in spring.
Example sentences with 牡丹
公园里很多人来观赏牡丹。gōng yuán lǐ hěn duō rén lái guān shǎng mǔ dān
Many people come to the park to admire peonies.
Tips for using 牡丹
- In Chinese cultural writing and decoration, the flower commonly suggests wealth, honor, and elegance, so it can carry social meaning beyond its botanical identity.