不是花中偏爱菊花
[bù shì huā zhōng piān ài jú huā]
Loosely translated, it says 'Among flowers, I specially love chrysanthemums.' Chrysanthemum holds a high status in Chinese culture as one of the 'four gentlemen' among flowers; its significance lies in representing elegance, purity, longevity, and resilience under adversity.