花
huā
Description
“花”最常见的意思是植物开出来的漂亮东西，很多颜色，很好看。
The most common meaning of “花” is the beautiful part of a plant that blooms, with many colors and looks nice.
它也可以当动词，意思是用掉钱或时间，比如“花钱”“花时间”。
It can also be used as a verb, meaning to spend money or time, such as in “花钱” (spend money) or “花时间” (spend time).
Meanings
花huā
flower; blossom
这些花很漂亮。
These flowers are very beautiful.
花huā
to spend money or time
我花了很多钱买书。
I spent a lot of money buying books.
花huā
colorful; multi-patterned; blurry
这件衣服太花了。
This piece of clothing is too flashy.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
as a verb 花 focuses on using up money or time, close to 用 or 花费.
- Etymology
pictographic origin, originally depicting a blooming plant.
In videos
“所以我会给我的猫花很多钱，”
“我一共花了差不多107块两毛美金。嗯...”
“太多人花了很多年学习中文，”
“所以你能看到花已经开了”
“眼角拓花披上绫罗蜀锦”
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