The blueprint of North Nanjing train station has attracted reaction for all the wrong reasons.

Authorities say the design of the North Nanjing station takes inspiration from plum blossoms, which the city is known for.

But online, others are pointing out its resemblance to something rather different - a sanitary pad.

“This is a giant sanitary pad. It’s embarrasing to say it looks like a plum blossom,” said one comment on social media site Weibo.

The topic has generated millions of views across various Chinese social media platforms.

“Why can we all tell it is a sanitary pad immediately, but the architects can’t?” one Weibo user said.

  • @aeronmelonEnglish
    12•7 months ago

    Plum blossoms can be pink or even purple, so maybe don’t paint the building white?

      • @Viking_HippieEnglish
        8•7 months ago

        They can be whatever color they want to as long as they believe in themselves*!

        *And have access to dye as well as the ability to apply it.