鲜花

xiān huā

HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. flower
2. fresh flowers

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Word relationships

Synonyms

1 item

花

huā

flower

鲜花 refers specifically to fresh flowers, while 花 is a general term for flowers.

Usage notes

Collocations

Often paired with 送 (sòng, to give) in the phrase 送鲜花 (give fresh flowers), typically for special occasions like Valentine's Day or birthdays.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 鲜花 (fresh flowers) with 仙花 (fairy flowers), which is a rare term for mythical flowers. 鲜 means fresh, not fairy.

Example Sentences

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他把鲜花插在花瓶里。

He inserted the fresh flowers into the vase.

她喜欢用鲜花装饰房间。

She likes to decorate the room with fresh flowers.

春天到了，处处都是鲜花。

Spring has arrived, and there are fresh flowers everywhere.

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Words Containing 鲜花

鲜花插在牛粪上

xiān huā chā zài niú fèn shàng

lit. a bunch of flowers poked into a pile of manure

Child Words of 鲜花

花

huā