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March 24, 2026
花瓣huābàn(hua1ban4)
花瓣 (huā bàn) refers to the delicate, often colorful parts of a flower that are typically arranged in a circle around the reproductive organs. It is commonly used in botanical contexts, as well as in poetic or metaphorical expressions to convey beauty and transience.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, flower petals are often associated with love and beauty, and festivals celebrating flowers, such as the Peony Festival, highlight their significance. Petals are also used in traditional practices, such as scattering them during weddings to symbolize prosperity.
Memory Tip
Imagine a vibrant flower with its petals (花瓣) fluttering in the wind. The character 花 (huā) looks like a flower itself, and when you think of the soft, waving petals, you can remember that '瓣' (bàn) sounds like 'bend', as they bend gently in the breeze.
Meanings of 花瓣
huābàn(hua1ban4)
1petal
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About 花瓣
花瓣Simplified
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#12626Frequency Rank
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
花瓣 (huābàn) vs 花朵 (huāduǒ) — use 花瓣 when specifically referring to the individual petal, while 花朵 refers to the entire flower.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a vibrant flower with its petals (花瓣) fluttering in the wind. The character 花 (huā) looks like a flower itself, and when you think of the soft, waving petals, you can remember that '瓣' (bàn) sounds like 'bend', as they bend gently in the breeze.
Usage Notes
Be mindful that 花瓣 is a noun and should be used in contexts discussing flowers or nature. Avoid confusing it with 花 (flower) itself, as it specifies the part of the flower, not the whole. Common collocations include '花瓣雨' (huā bàn yǔ) meaning 'petal rain', often used in poetic expressions.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 花瓣 connects with other botanical vocabulary, providing a deeper understanding of nature and art in Chinese. Students should focus on its use in descriptive language and poetry, enhancing their ability to express beauty.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, flower petals are often associated with love and beauty, and festivals celebrating flowers, such as the Peony Festival, highlight their significance. Petals are also used in traditional practices, such as scattering them during weddings to symbolize prosperity.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 花瓣 with 花, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我喜欢花的' (Wǒ xǐhuān huā de) instead of '我喜欢花瓣的' (Wǒ xǐhuān huā bàn de) can lead to misunderstandings about what part of the flower is being appreciated.
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Grammar Patterns of 花瓣
花瓣 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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她掰开玫瑰花，将____撒在坟墓上。
She tore the rose apart and scattered the petals over the grave.
Example Sentences for 花瓣 (6)
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她掰开玫瑰花，将花瓣撒在坟墓上。
tā bāi kāi méi guī huā， ， jiāng huā bàn sā zài fén mù。
She tore the rose apart and scattered the petals over the grave.
The petals can be cooked with rice to colour it yellow.
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水面上一朵鲜花舒展开的花瓣沉入了清澈宁静的水中.
shuǐ miàn shàng yī duǒ xiān huā shū zhǎn kāi de huā bàn chén rù le qīng chè níng jìng de shuǐ zhōng.
A flower on the surface extends its petals drowning to subside in the clear still water.
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花瓣似的山峰在饮着日光,这山岂不象一朵花 吗 ?
huā bàn sì de shān fēng zài yǐn zháo rì guāng, , zhè shān qǐ bù xiàng yī duǒ huā?
Is not this mountain like a flower, with its petals of hill, drinking the sunlight?
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一般认为,前者的花瓣与毛茛属植物花萼同源.
yī bān rèn wéi, , qián zhě de huā bàn yǔ máo gèn shǔ zhí wù huā è tóng.
The former are considered to be homologous with the sepals of Ranunculus.
Cultural Notes for 花瓣
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, flower petals are often associated with love and beauty, and festivals celebrating flowers, such as the Peony Festival, highlight their significance. Petals are also used in traditional practices, such as scattering them during weddings to symbolize prosperity.
Frequently Asked Questions about 花瓣
You can say '这朵花的花瓣很美' (Zhè duǒ huā de huā bàn hěn měi), which means 'The petals of this flower are beautiful.'
花 refers to the entire flower, while 花瓣 specifically denotes the petals, the individual parts that make up the flower.
Yes, it can be used metaphorically in literature to describe beauty or fragility, similar to how one might talk about fleeting moments.
