梅花

méi huā

CL 朵 duǒ 枝 zhī

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Rare

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Definitions

1. plum blossom
2. clubs ♣ (a suit in card games)
3. wintersweet (dialect)

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 桃花 táo huā 桃花 táo huā peach blossom Both are famous flowering trees in Chinese culture, often mentioned in poetry together.: peach blossom
• 樱花 yīng huā 樱花 yīng huā oriental cherry (Prunus serrulata or Prunus yedoensis), prized for its blossom Similar in being celebrated spring blossoms, but 樱花 refers specifically to cherry blossoms.: oriental cherry (Prunus serrulata or Prunus yedoensis), prized for its blossom

Usage notes

Cultural notes

梅花 symbolizes resilience and perseverance in Chinese culture because it blooms in winter.

Example Sentences

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我喜欢 梅花 ，因为它在冬天开放。

I like plum blossoms because they bloom in winter.

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Words Containing 梅花

• 梅花拳 梅花拳 méi huā quán: Meihua Quan - \Plum Blossom Fist\ (Chinese Martial Art)
• 梅花鹿 梅花鹿 méi huā lù: sika deer
• 红梅花雀 红梅花雀 hóng méi huā què: (bird species of China) red avadavat (Amandava amandava)

Child Words of 梅花

• 花 花 huā: flower
• 梅 梅 méi: plum