zoek3 joek6芍藥芍药
Jyutpingzoek3 joek6
Yalejeuk yeuhk
Definition
Chinese peony; a herbaceous plant with large round flowers and roots used in traditional medicine.
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How it's used
Distinguishing this from 牡丹 is a classic challenge because they look remarkably similar to the casual observer. While 牡丹 is a woody shrub, 芍藥 is herbaceous, meaning its stems die back to the ground each winter. In traditional Chinese medicine, the root of this plant is highly valued and often referred to as 白芍 or 赤芍.
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do2朵dóExamples
There are many peonies planted in the garden.
Do you like the peony flower?
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Common mistake
People frequently confuse it with 牡丹. Remember that 牡丹 is known as the king of flowers and has woody stems, whereas 芍藥 is the prime minister of flowers and is strictly herbaceous.
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