绽放

zhàn fàng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to blossom

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 凋谢 diāo xiè 凋谢 diāo xiè to wither 花朵枯萎: to wither

Related words

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• 盛开 shèng kāi 盛开 shèng kāi blooming 花朵开得茂盛: blooming
• 开花 kāi huā 开花 kāi huā to bloom; to blossom; to flower 植物花朵展开的过程: to bloom; to blossom; to flower

Synonyms

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• 开放 kāi fàng 开放 kāi fàng to bloom 用于花朵或植物展开: to bloom

Usage notes

Common mistakes

绽放 is mainly used for flowers or metaphorical bloom, not for opening objects like doors or books. For doors, use 开 or 打开.

Formality

绽放 is a literary and poetic word. In casual speech, use 开花 to say 'bloom'.

Example Sentences

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春天到了，花儿 绽放 。

Spring has arrived, and the flowers are blooming.

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Child Words of 绽放

• 放 放 fàng: to put
• 绽 绽 zhàn: to burst open