Meaning of 鲜花
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- flower
- fresh flowers
Measure word: 朵
How to use 鲜花
鲜花 means real, freshly cut or growing flowers, as opposed to dried or artificial ones. It is common when talking about gifts, shops and celebrations. Example: 他送了我一束鲜花。(Tā sòng le wǒ yí shù xiānhuā.) He gave me a bunch of fresh flowers.
鲜 (xiān) is made of 鱼 (fish) and 羊 (sheep), two foods that are best eaten fresh, so it means fresh. Add 花 (huā, flower) and you get 鲜花, fresh flowers.
Common mistake: Learners often write 鲜 with the wrong tone. In 鲜花 it is first tone xiān, the same as in 新鲜 (xīnxiān). Some also mix up the measure word and say 一个鲜花. Use 一束鲜花 (a bunch) or 一朵鲜花 (one flower).
鲜花 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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鲜 xiān · fresh · 14 strokes
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花 huā · flower · 7 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 鲜花.
| 花园 | huāyuán | garden (for flowers, ornamental plants etc); (landscaped) park; yard with decorative plant |
| 新鲜 | xīnxiān | fresh (experience, food etc); freshness |
| 开花 | kāihuā | to bloom; to blossom; to flower; (fig.) to burst; to split open |
| 海鲜 | hǎixiān | seafood |
| 鲜明 | xiānmíng | (of colors) bright; fresh and clear; clear-cut; distinct |
| 鲜艳 | xiānyàn | bright-colored; gaily-colored |
| 桃花 | táohuā | peach blossom; (fig.) love affair |
| 花费 | huāfèi | expense; cost |
| 花生 | huāshēng | peanut |
| 花瓶 | huāpíng | flower vase; (fig.) female employee considered to be just a pretty face (attractive but no |
| 烟花 | yānhuā | fireworks; prostitute (esp. in Yuan theater) |
| 梅花 | méihuā | plum blossom; clubs ♣ (a suit in card games) |
Questions about 鲜花
What does 鲜花 mean?
鲜花 (xiānhuā) means "flower; fresh flowers" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 鲜花?
鲜花 is made of 2 characters: 鲜 (14 strokes), 花 (7 strokes). That is 21 strokes in total.
Is 鲜花 an HSK word?
Yes. 鲜花 is on the HSK 4 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 鲜花 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 鲜花 is written 鮮花.
What is the difference between 花 and 鲜花?
花 is the general word for flower and can also mean a pattern or even spending money. 鲜花 specifically means real, fresh flowers, so it is common on flower shop signs and in gift contexts.
How do you say artificial flowers in Chinese?
Artificial flowers are 假花 (jiǎhuā) or 人造花 (rénzào huā). Dried flowers are 干花 (gānhuā). These contrast with 鲜花, which are real and fresh.