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How to Say ‘Peonies painted on the vase’ in Simplified Chinese

瓶身描绘的牡丹

Word-by-Word Breakdown

瓶身

[píng shēn]

vase body

Refers to the main body or structure of a vase.

Example

这个瓶身是用上等的瓷土制作的。

The body of this vase is made of high-quality porcelain clay.

描绘

[miáo huì]

depict

To represent by drawing, painting, or describing in detail.

Example

画家用颜色描绘出春天的景色。

The painter uses colors to depict the spring scenery.

[de]

of

A particle used to link nouns to descriptions.

Example

这是我的书。

This is my book.

牡丹

[mǔ dān]

peony

A type of flower that is often used in Chinese art for its beauty.

Example

她在花园里种满了牡丹花。

She planted peonies all over the garden.

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