noun HSK 4
flowers and plants · flora · vegetation
Meaning
花草 is a collective noun referring to flowers and grasses, or more broadly to ornamental plants and vegetation. It's commonly used when talking about gardening, plant care, or decorative greenery in homes and gardens.
Usage
This word is frequently used in everyday conversation about gardening, home decoration, and nature. It has a gentle, aesthetic connotation and often appears in contexts involving plant care, outdoor spaces, or bringing nature indoors. Native speakers use it naturally when discussing hobbies, home environments, or parks.
Examples
- 01她喜欢在阳台上养花草。.She likes to grow flowers and plants on the balcony.
- 02公园里的花草都修剪得很整齐。.The flowers and plants in the park are all trimmed very neatly.
Characters
Measure words
- 盆一盆花草
- 种各种花草
Common collocations
- 养花草to grow/raise flowers and plants
- 种花草to plant flowers and plants
- 花草市场flower and plant market
- 爱好花草to be fond of plants and flowers
Origin
A simple compound combining 花 (flower) and 草 (grass/plant), representing the most basic categories of vegetation.