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huā

Description

花是植物开出来的漂亮东西,很多花有好看的颜色和好闻的味道。

A 花 is a beautiful thing that plants produce, many 花 have attractive colors and pleasant smells.

我们也用“花”来说用钱或用时间,比如“花钱”“花时间”。

We also use “花” to talk about spending money or time, for example, “花钱” (spend money) and “花时间” (spend time).

Meanings

huā

a flower; blossom

这些花很漂亮。

These flowers are very beautiful.

huā

to spend money or time

我花了很多钱。

I spent a lot of money.

huā

colorful; multicolored; patterned

她穿了一件花裙子。

She wore a floral dress.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    花 as a verb means "to spend" both money (花钱) and time (花时间).

  • Etymology

    pictographic character originally depicting a plant in bloom.

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