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梅花 Méi huā (may whah) – plum blossom; literally, beautiful flower.

We painted plum blossoms in art class. Mr. Chen shared a Chinese couplet meaning “Ask the plum blossom when Spring comes”. The plum blossom is the flower symbolizing winter because they are the first to bloom. The five petals of the plum bring five blessings. So Fred and I went to Century Park to find the plum blossoms. We agree, they are beautiful!