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挑花
Unverified wordtiāohuā
Description
"挑花"是一种中国民间的刺绣手艺，用针线在布上挑出花纹。
"挑花" is a type of Chinese folk embroidery technique that uses needle and thread to create patterns on fabric.
这个词也可能是"桃花"写错了，"桃花"是春天开的粉红色花。
This word might also be a misspelling of "桃花," which refers to the pink flowers that bloom in spring.
Meanings
挑花tiāohuā
cross-stitch; a folk embroidery technique
奶奶会在布上挑花。
Grandma can embroider patterns on cloth.
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Notes
- Etymology
挑 (to pick/stitch up) + 花 (flower/pattern), literally "stitching patterns."
- Nuance
Often confused with 桃花 (peach blossom); check context to decide the intended word.
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