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花卉 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
花卉huāhuìflowers and plantsHSK 7, unknown, rank #25822, Hard, formal, botany, horticulture
huāhuì(hua1hui4) T1
  1. 1flowers and plants
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March 24, 2026
花卉()huāhuì(hua1hui4)

花卉 (huā huì) refers to flowers and ornamental plants collectively. It is commonly used in contexts related to gardening, landscaping, and floral arrangements, emphasizing the aesthetic and decorative aspects of plants.

Frequency#25822DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, flowers and ornamental plants hold significant meanings, often symbolizing good fortune, happiness, and prosperity. Events like the Lunar New Year see a vibrant display of 花卉 to bring in luck.

Memory Tip

Imagine a beautiful garden filled with vibrant flowers (花) and delightful arrangements (卉) that make you want to say 'wow!' The character 花 looks like a blooming flower, and 卉 resembles a group of plants, helping you remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 花卉

huāhuì(hua1hui4)
1flowers and plants
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About 花卉

花卉Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCTCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 花卉

Quick Contrast

花 (huā, flower) vs 植物 (zhíwù, plant) — use 花卉 for a collective term emphasizing ornamental aspects, while 花 refers specifically to flowers and 植物 includes all types of plants.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a beautiful garden filled with vibrant flowers (花) and delightful arrangements (卉) that make you want to say 'wow!' The character 花 looks like a blooming flower, and 卉 resembles a group of plants, helping you remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 花卉 with just 花, which means 'flower' alone. 花卉 is more formal and is often used in contexts like botanical studies or gardening literature. Common collocations include 花卉市场 (flower market) and 花卉展览 (flower exhibition).

HSK Study Tips

While 花卉 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it can be beneficial to learn alongside related vocabulary like 花 (flower) and 植物 (plant) at HSK 2. Focus on pronunciation and the context in which these terms are used together.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, flowers and ornamental plants hold significant meanings, often symbolizing good fortune, happiness, and prosperity. Events like the Lunar New Year see a vibrant display of 花卉 to bring in luck.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 花卉 with just 花 when discussing plants. For example, saying '我喜欢花卉' (I like flowers) is correct, but using it interchangeably with '花' in casual situations may sound overly formal.

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Component Characters

huāflower
HSK 27 strokes
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huìgeneral term for plants; myriads
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Common Confusions with 花卉

花卉vs
huì

Similar pronunciation but different meanings and usages.

花卉vs
huā

Similar in appearance and pronunciation but with different meanings.

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Which character means "flowers and plants"?

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Usage Notes for 花卉

Formal Usageregister

花卉 is typically used in formal or academic contexts when discussing botany or horticulture.

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在植物学中,花卉的研究非常重要。

In botany, the study of flowers and plants is very important.

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在植物学中,____的研究非常重要。

In botany, the study of flowers and plants is very important.

Cultural Notes for 花卉

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, flowers and ornamental plants hold significant meanings, often symbolizing good fortune, happiness, and prosperity. Events like the Lunar New Year see a vibrant display of 花卉 to bring in luck.

Frequently Asked Questions about 花卉

Examples of 花卉 include roses (玫瑰, méiguī), tulips (郁金香, yùjīnxiāng), and orchids (兰花, lánhuā). These examples showcase the variety of plants that fall under the category of 花卉, highlighting their beauty and diversity.