No. 2,222 in Chinese
牡丹
Peony.
In a sentence
牡丹是中国著名的花卉之一，享有“花中之王”的美誉。
The peony is one of China's famous flowers, enjoying the reputation of 'King of Flowers.'
In this sentence, “牡丹” is used as the name of the flower 'peony' to denote its significance and reputation.
他在电视节目中介绍了如何种植牡丹。
He introduced how to cultivate peonies in a TV program.
Here, '牡丹' refers specifically to the plant peony which is discussed in terms of its cultivation.
这个公园每年春天都会举办牡丹展览。
This park holds a peony exhibition every spring.
In this context, '牡丹' is used as the subject of an exhibition, indicating its appeal as an ornamental flower.
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