In traditional Chinese culture, the peacock has long been a symbol of auspiciousness and prosperity. Throughout history, regions from all directions offered peacocks as tributes to the central plains, signifying their respect and goodwill.

During the reign of Emperor Cheng of the Zhou Dynasty, peacocks were presented as tributes from the western regions. However, after the Manchus established control over the central plains, they gained the central position of the "Celestial Empire," and the dynamics shifted. No longer presenting tributes, they became the recipients, with Hami offering peacocks as tributes annually, a practice initiated during the Kangxi era.

In the 23rd year of the Qianlong Emperor (1758), Hami from the western regions presented peacocks as tributes. In response, the Emperor composed the poem "Peacock Displaying Feathers," which reflected the grandeur of the peacock's plumage.

The peacock, known as the king of birds, is admired for its graceful stature and magnificent feathers, evoking a sense of nobility and elegance. Consequently, the peacock has often been used to symbolize royal authority and power. In ancient times, peacock feathers, referred to as colorful feathers, were exclusive to the imperial family, and only the emperor and nobility were entitled to wear them.

During the Ming and Qing dynasties, peacock motifs adorned the official attire of civil officials, making the peacock a symbol of official rank, position, and authority during these periods. The ornamental plume worn on the headgear of Qing officials, known as "wear flower plume," served to denote their rank. The term "flower plume" specifically referred to peacock feathers with the distinctive "eyes". These eyes, found at the tail end of the feather, varied in number (single, double, or triple), symbolizing the official's level of merit—the more eyes, the higher the accomplishments.