华 (huá) - magnificent & splendid

华Tone 2

huá ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 十

枫惠

华 · huá

magnificent;

splendid;

flowery;

prosperous;

China;

Chinese

magnificentsplendidflowery

Usage highlights

ChinaChinesemagnificentprosperousChinese languageoverseas Chinese

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Chinese nation (中华民族) has a long history.
  • Beijing is the capital of China (中国).
  • The magnificent architecture (华丽的建筑) impressed everyone.
  • He is a Chinese American (华裔美国人).

Collocations

  • China(中华)
  • Chinese(华人)
  • magnificent(华丽)
  • prosperous(繁华)
  • Chinese language(华语)
  • overseas Chinese(华侨)

Idioms

  • Magnificent and substantial(华而不实)
  • Spring scenery(春华秋实)
  • Splendid attire and sharp weapons(华冠丽服)
  • Prosperous age(华封三祝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'flower' or 'blossom' in ancient Chinese, later extended to mean 'magnificent' and 'splendid'.
  • Used as an elegant name for China, particularly in terms like 中华 (Central Splendor).
  • Associated with the Huaxia people, the historical predecessors of the Han Chinese.

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