tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa)

prefecture-level city in Heilongjiang Province

the flower of the peony plant, known for its large and showy blooms.

Mudan District of Heze City [[菏泽市|菏澤市|He2 ze2 Shi4]], Shandong

judging by inner quality rather than outward appearance; don't judge by superficial details

Although the peony is beautiful, it depends entirely on help from the green leaves; even a brilliant person needs the support of others.

Although the peony is beautiful, it depends entirely on help from its leaves; even the most brilliant individual cannot succeed without support from others.

Although the peony is beautiful, it depends entirely on help from the green leaves; even the most brilliant person needs support from others.

The constellation and sign of the zodiac Aries; often used as a synonym for [[白羊座|白羊座|Bai2 yang2 zuo4]].

a species of flowering plant in the aster family, scientifically known as Artemisia japonica

a male deer

focusing on the essence rather than judging by superficial outward appearances

a woman usurping power or meddling in politics (literally: a hen crowing at dawn like a rooster)

The Peony Pavilion (1598), play by Tang Xianzu [[汤显祖|湯顯祖|Tang1 Xian3 zu3]]

Peony Card (credit card issued by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China)

Mutan township in Pingtung County, Taiwan

root bark of the peony tree (used in traditional Chinese medicine)

Although the peony is beautiful, it depends entirely on its green leaves; however brilliant you may be, you cannot succeed without the support of others.