noun HSK 4
flower · blossom · bloom
Meaning
花朵 refers to a flower or blossom, specifically the blooming part of a plant. While 花 alone can mean flower, 花朵 emphasizes the individual bloom or flower head itself. It's a slightly more formal or poetic term than just 花.
Usage
Commonly used in written language, literature, and when describing flowers in detail. In everyday speech, people often just say 花, but 花朵 appears frequently when emphasizing the beauty or delicacy of individual blossoms. Often used in descriptive contexts or when counting specific blooms.
Examples
- 01春天来了，公园里的花朵都开了。, .Spring has arrived, and the flowers in the park have all bloomed.
- 02这些花朵散发着迷人的香气。.These flowers give off an enchanting fragrance.
Characters
Measure words
- 朵一朵花朵
- 枝一枝花朵
Common collocations
- 美丽的花朵beautiful flowers
- 盛开的花朵blooming flowers
- 花朵绽放flowers bloom
Origin
朵 originally served as a measure word for flowers, but combined with 花 it forms a noun emphasizing individual blooms. The pairing reinforces the concept of a discrete, countable flower.