noun HSK 4
snowflake · snow
Meaning
雪花 literally means 'snow flower' and refers to individual snowflakes or snow in general. The term poetically captures the delicate, flower-like crystalline structure of snowflakes. It's commonly used in both literal contexts (weather, winter scenes) and figurative expressions (beer foam, dandruff).
Usage
Used naturally in weather descriptions and winter imagery. Also appears in brand names (like 雪花啤酒 Snowflake Beer, a popular Chinese beer brand). Can describe both individual snowflakes and falling snow collectively. More poetic than just 雪 (snow) alone.
Examples
- 01窗外飘着美丽的雪花。.Beautiful snowflakes are drifting outside the window.
- 02孩子们兴奋地看着天上的雪花纷纷落下。.The children excitedly watched the snowflakes falling from the sky.
Characters
Measure words
- 片一片雪花
- 朵一朵雪花
Common collocations
- 雪花飘snowflakes flutter/drift
- 雪花纷飞snowflakes flying everywhere
- 雪花啤酒Snow Beer (brand name)
- 晶莹的雪花sparkling/crystalline snowflakes
Origin
The compound combines 雪 (snow) with 花 (flower), reflecting the traditional Chinese appreciation of snowflakes' delicate, branching patterns that resemble flower petals or blossoms.