花 Stroke Order — How to Write 花
花 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 艹, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
花 Radical and Character Components
花 is an ideographic compound. A flower 艹 in bloom 化; 化 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 艹 + 4 more strokes
花 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- huā
Meanings of 花 in Chinese
1
huā花
The reproductive organ of a plant, typically colorful and often fragrant, that produces seeds or fruit.
这朵花真漂亮！
This flower is truly beautiful!
An ornamental plant; a bloom.
公园里的花草真漂亮。
The flowers and plants in the park are truly beautiful.
Refers to things shaped like flowers, such as snowflakes, sea spray, sparks, or cotton, and can also denote fireworks or being wounded in battle.
冬天的早晨，窗外飘着美丽的雪花
On a winter morning, beautiful snowflakes were drifting outside the window.
Referring to objects decorated with flowers, such as floral wreaths, baskets, lanterns, or floats.
她用自己编织的花篮装饰了房间。
She decorated the room with a flower basket she wove herself.
Having stripes or patterns, more than one color; colorful or gaudy.
她喜欢穿花花绿绿的衣服。
She likes to wear colorful clothes.
Refers to smallpox or 'pustules', as in the term '天花' (smallpox).
天花曾是一种严重的疾病。
Smallpox used to be a serious disease.
Mixed; not pure; variegated (describing colors or patterns)
我爷爷的头发已经花白了，看起来很有智慧。
My grandpa's hair is already streaked with white, he looks very wise.
Deceptive, insincere, or superficial, often used to mislead or charm people.
他总是说些花言巧语来骗人。
He always uses deceptive rhetoric to trick people.
Superficially attractive or elaborate but without practical effect; for show only.
他打的那套拳法，看起来花里胡哨，但实际上并没有任何实战价值。
The set of boxing moves he performed looked flashy and ornate, but in reality, they had no practical combat value.
blurry or indistinct vision, often due to dizziness or fatigue
我读了一下午书，现在眼睛有点花。
I read all afternoon, and now my eyes feel a bit blurry.
Metaphorically refers to the best, most excellent, or outstanding person or element in a particular field or endeavor, like the 'flower' or 'cream' of an activity.
她被誉为当代艺术之花，作品深受好评。
She is hailed as the flower of contemporary art, and her works are widely acclaimed.
A metaphor for women, often referring to a pair or group of beautiful, talented, or closely-related women, similar to 'sisters'.
她们是大学里的双生花，不仅成绩优异，而且多才多艺。
They are the 'twin blossoms' of the university; not only do they excel academically, but they are also versatile and talented.
To spend (money, time, effort, etc.)
我喜欢把时间花在读书上。
I like to spend my time reading.
Used to describe something with an elaborate or complex list, often referring to a roster or a detailed list of names.
请把参加会议的人员添加到花名册上。
Please add the attendees to the roster.
Reward money or goods, often given as a bonus or commission.
公司年底会给员工发花红。
The company will give employees a bonus at the end of the year.
Delicate young things, such as fish fry or silkworm eggs.
池塘里有很多小鱼花。
There are many small fish fry in the pond.
Referring to or associated with prostitutes or courtesans; for example, '花娘' (a term for a prostitute) or '花魁' (a courtesan of the highest rank).
她曾是那家酒楼的绝代花魁，引得无数人倾慕。
She was once the peerless courtesan of that restaurant, attracting countless admirers.
When pronounced as 'huā', it refers to '花甲' (huājiǎ), which means a sexagenary cycle, or specifically, the age of sixty years old.
他今年已是花甲之年，身体依然健朗。
He is already sixty years old this year, but his body is still hale and hearty.
Common Words and Phrases with 花
1
An experienced florist or gardener.
他做起事来总是喜欢搞些花把势，表面功夫很足，但效率不高。
When he works, he always likes to put on a show, making a lot of superficial effort, but his efficiency isn't high.
2
grey or grizzled, typically referring to hair that is a mix of black and white.
他的头发已经花白了，但精神依然很好。
His hair was grizzled, but he was still in good spirits.
3
A petal is a modified leaf that forms part of a flower's corolla, often brightly colored to attract pollinators.
这朵花的粉色花瓣轻轻地随风摇曳。
The pink petals of this flower gently swayed in the breeze.
4
The perianth (or floral envelope) is the collective term for the calyx and corolla of a flower, which protect its reproductive organs and attract pollinators.
这种植物的花被颜色鲜艳，吸引了许多蜜蜂前来采蜜。
The perianth of this plant is brightly colored, attracting many bees for nectar collection.
5
Lace; decorative border or trim.
这条裙子的裙摆上装饰着精致的白色花边。
The hem of this skirt is adorned with delicate white lace.
6
A sociable, witty, and often slick person who is active in high-profile or newsworthy social circles and often becomes a subject of public attention or gossip.
她是一个典型的花边人物，总是能在社交场合中用她的幽默和机智吸引所有人的目光。
She is a typical colorful personality, always captivating everyone's attention with her humor and wit in social settings.
7
Printed cloth or fabric with patterns.
奶奶喜欢用花布缝制窗帘和桌布。
Grandma likes to sew curtains and tablecloths using patterned cloth.
8
gaudy; repulsively colorful; showily patterned with mixed, messy colors, often implying a sense of distaste.
他把房间刷得花不棱登的，让人看着眼晕。
He painted the room in garish, clashing colors, making it dizzying to look at.
9
A festoon; a decorative chain of flowers, leaves, or fabric, draped in curves or loops.
舞池上方悬挂着五颜六色的花彩，营造出节日气氛。
Colorful festoons hung above the dance floor, creating a festive atmosphere.
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flowers and plants
公园里种满了各种美丽的花草，吸引了许多游客。
The park is full of various beautiful flowers and plants, attracting many visitors.
12
Scented tea
奶奶喜欢在春天采摘新鲜的茉莉花，制作她特有的花茶。
Grandma enjoys picking fresh jasmine flowers in spring to make her special flower tea.
13
Huāzhāojié is the traditional Chinese Flower Festival, celebrated on the 12th day of the second lunar month, marking the birthday of all flowers.
在花朝节这一天，人们会赏花、游园，庆祝春天的到来。
On the Flower Festival, people enjoy admiring flowers, visiting gardens, and celebrating the arrival of spring.
14
Beautiful days and nights, often referring to spring mornings and autumn evenings; a beautiful time or occasion.
愿所有辛勤付出的人，都能迎来属于自己的花朝月夕。
May all hardworking people usher in their own beautiful and pleasant times.
15
A decorated vehicle or float, often used in parades, festivals, or celebrations.
今年的节日庆典上，孩子们兴奋地看着各种造型独特的花车从街头经过。
During this year's festival celebration, children excitedly watched various uniquely designed floats pass by on the street.
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A flower bed; an area, often enclosed by a fence or railing, specifically for growing flowers and plants for decorative purposes.
公园里有一个大大的花池子，里面种满了五颜六色的鲜花，非常漂亮。
The park has a large flower bed filled with colorful fresh flowers, which is very beautiful.
More words with 花
- mián棉huā花cotton
- xiān鲜huā花fresh flowers
- xuě雪huā花snowflake
- yīng樱huā花cherry blossom
- diāo雕huā花carved patterns or designs
- làng浪huā花Spray, Surf
- xiàn献huā花Lay flowers, Present flowers
- xiù绣huā花embroidery, to embroider
- cài菜huā花cauliflower
- cí雌huā花Female flower, Pistillate flower
- cōng葱huā花chopped green onions, chopped scallions
- dài带huā花wounded in battle
- tán弹huā花To fluff cotton, To bat cotton
- dēng灯huā花snuff of a candle, burnt wick end
- gāng钢huā花Sparks or spray of molten steel.
- huái槐huā花locust flower, locust blossom
- hūn昏huā花dim-sighted
- jiāo胶huā花Artificial flower
- jú菊huā花chrysanthemum
- juàn绢huā花silk flower
Idioms with 花
- huā花cán残yuè月quē缺decay and desolation
- huā花hǎo好yuè月yuán圆perfect harmony and happiness
- huā花hóng红liǔ柳lǜ绿vibrant colorful spring scenery
- huā花huā花cháng肠zi子cunning schemes
- huā花huā花diǎn点diǎn点mottled and disorderly with various colors
- huā花huā花gōng公zǐ子wealthy pleasure-seeking young man
- huā花huā花lǜ绿lǜ绿Dazzlingly colorful and varied
- huā花huā花shao哨shào哨brightly colored and showy
- huā花huā花shì世jiè界bustling and glamorous world
- huā花jiǎ甲zhī之nián年sixty years old
- huā花jiē街liǔ柳xiàng巷red-light district
- huā花li里hú胡shào哨excessively flashy, gaudy, or garish
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Open the tool →Questions about 花
What does 花 mean in Chinese?
花 (huā) means “An ornamental plant” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 花?
花 is pronounced huā in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 花 have?
花 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 花?
花 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 艹. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 花?
The radical of 花 is 艹, and 花 is an ideographic compound.
