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March 24, 2026
豪华(豪華)háohuá(hao2hua2)
豪华 (háo huá) means luxurious or extravagant, often referring to things that exhibit opulence or high quality. It is commonly used to describe hotels, cars, and lifestyles that convey wealth and comfort, emphasizing a sense of grandeur and sophistication.
Frequency#3706DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, luxury is often associated with social status and success, making 豪华 a significant term in contexts like weddings, celebrations, and business. It reflects the value placed on material success and the desire for a comfortable lifestyle.
Memory Tip
Imagine a grand palace (豪) filled with lavish decorations (华). The character 豪 can remind you of a 'howl' of luxury, as if the opulence is so great that it makes you gasp. Visualize the palace's golden walls and sparkling chandeliers to connect the character's meaning to its elegant sound.
Meanings of 豪华
háohuá(hao2hua2)
1luxurious
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About 豪华
豪华Simplified
豪華Traditional
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#3706Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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奢华 (shē huá) - use 豪华 when referring to luxuriousness that is more about grandeur and sophistication, while 奢华 emphasizes excessive luxury or indulgence.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a grand palace (豪) filled with lavish decorations (华). The character 豪 can remind you of a 'howl' of luxury, as if the opulence is so great that it makes you gasp. Visualize the palace's golden walls and sparkling chandeliers to connect the character's meaning to its elegant sound.
Usage Notes
Avoid using 豪华 in overly casual contexts, as it carries a sense of formality and prestige. Common collocations include 豪华酒店 (luxurious hotel) and 豪华车 (luxurious car). Be mindful of the tone; mispronouncing 豪 as háo instead of the correct tone can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 豪华 connects well with other adjectives that describe qualities or states, such as 美丽 (měi lì, beautiful) or 高级 (gāo jí, high-grade). Focus on pronunciation and usage in descriptive contexts to enhance vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, luxury is often associated with social status and success, making 豪华 a significant term in contexts like weddings, celebrations, and business. It reflects the value placed on material success and the desire for a comfortable lifestyle.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 豪华 with simple adjectives like 漂亮 (piào liang, beautiful) or 好 (hǎo, good), which lack the connotation of luxury. For example, saying '这辆车很漂亮' (This car is beautiful) instead of '这辆车很豪华' (This car is luxurious) misses the intended meaning.
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Grammar Patterns of 豪华
豪华 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他乘坐总统的____列车经过自己所在的州。
He rode on the president's luxury train through his own state.
Example Sentences for 豪华 (10)
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他乘坐总统的豪华列车经过自己所在的州。
tā chéng zuò zǒng tǒng de háo huá liè chē jīng guò zì jǐ suǒ zài de zhōu。
He rode on the president's luxury train through his own state.
It happened one day that Antonio went with his grandfather to the Count's great house.
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他请我到他的套房里去, 那豪华的气派真会令你吃惊.
tā qǐng wǒ dào tā de tào fáng lǐ qù, , nà háo huá de qì pài zhēn huì líng nǐ chī.
He invited me to his suite. The luxury takes your breath away.
9
还有一种豪华型的, 但很贵.
huán yǒu yī zhǒng háo huá xíng de, , dàn hěn.
There is also a de luxe model available , but it'll cost you.
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一辆豪华轿车载着她沿着拥挤的高速公路飞速驶向机场。
yī liàng háo huá jiào chē zǎi zháo tā yán zháo yōng jǐ de gāo sù gōng lù fēi sù shǐ xiàng jī cháng。
A limousine swept her along the busy freeway to the airport.
Cultural Notes for 豪华
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, luxury is often associated with social status and success, making 豪华 a significant term in contexts like weddings, celebrations, and business. It reflects the value placed on material success and the desire for a comfortable lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions about 豪华
While technically possible, it's more appropriate to use 豪华 for items that clearly convey luxury, like designer goods or upscale services.
Synonyms include 奢华 (shē huá, extravagant) and 富丽 (fù lì, resplendent), which also convey a sense of luxury.
