Why might a newly-married Chinese couple receive the gift of a scroll painted with peonies?
A. Peonies represent wishes of a long life.
B. Peonies represent wishes of wealth and prosperity.
C. There is no meaning behind the image; it is simply aesthetically pleasing.
D. Peonies are a good-luck charm.
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B. Peonies represent wishes of wealth and prosperity in Chinese culture. The flower is considered a symbol of good fortune and is often used in traditional Chinese weddings to wish the couple financial success and happiness in their new life together.
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