Deciduous tree of the rose family (Malus spectabilis) known for its pink or white flowers and edible fruit

Zuo Zongtang (1812-1885), a prominent Chinese statesman and military leader during the late Qing Dynasty; one of the four great officials of the late Qing alongside [[曾国藩|曾國藩|zeng1 guo2 fan1]], [[李鸿章|李鴻章|li3 hong2 zhang1]], and [[张之洞|張之洞|zhang1 zhi1 dong4]]

A perennial herb with upright stems and egg-shaped leaves that blooms with light red flowers in autumn; widely used for decoration or as herbal medicine.

flower of the Chinese flowering crabapple (Malus spectabilis)

(literary) Various plants in the rose or cherry family, such as the Chinese bush cherry or sparrow plum; typically refers to a shrub with small, reddish fruit.

The birch-leaf pear tree (Pyrus betulaefolia), a deciduous tree with white flowers and small, brownish fruit used in medicine and as grafting stock; also used to refer to its fruit.

Sun Yutang (1911-1985), historian and poet who studied in Tokyo, Oxford, and Harvard

A deciduous shrub with yellow flowers and serrated triangular leaves used for medicine or decoration.

(literary) an official's notable achievements or the lasting love people feel for a virtuous leader, referring to a story from the [[诗经|詩經|shi1 jing1]] where the people cherished a sweet pear tree because Duke Shao once rested beneath it

Hunanese diced chicken dish that is batter-fried then stir-fried with chili peppers

(literary) shade of a crabapple tree, used as a metaphor for the benevolent rule of an official or the legacy of a virtuous magistrate

quatrefoil shape, which is usually elongated

the fruit of the flowering cherry apple; specifically the small, red, tart fruit that matures in autumn and is edible

a large evergreen tree of the Calophyllum genus, also known as the poon tree or beauty leaf

(bound form) a deciduous tree similar to a pear tree with white flowers and small, sour fruit; often used as rootstock for grafting pear trees; also called [[杜梨|杜梨|du4 li2]] or [[棠梨|棠梨|tang2 li2]]

the lingering influence or kindness left by a virtuous and beloved statesman; a metaphor for the deep mourning of a deceased high official by the people

the affection felt by the people for a virtuous and wise official who has left office or passed away

(literary) the shade of the wild pear tree remains; used to describe the lasting influence or legacy of a beloved and virtuous official

the lasting memory or gratitude left behind by a popular official; used to praise an official who governed well