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Chinese Pinyin: Jin Yu
Chinese: 金鱼
Name Of Image: Goldfish
Description:

Goldfish is often found as a decorative motif in Chinese art. According to Chinese tradition, keeping goldfish in the house is considered auspicious, since the name for ‘goldfish’ (jin yu 金鱼) puns on the Chinese words for ‘gold 金 jin’ …

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Chinese Pinyin: Ju Hua
Chinese: 菊花
Name Of Image: Chrysanthemum
Description:

Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium, 菊花 júhuā) joins the esteemed ranks of plum blossom, orchid, and bamboo as one of the ‘Four Gentlemen of Flowers’ – 四君子花 (sì jūnzǐ huā) in China. Just like peonies, chrysanthemums find their place in ancient classical …

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