(huà) - Hua — an ancient variant form of 華 & splendid

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huà | 10 strokes | radical:

· huà

Hua — an ancient variant form of 華 (huá), meaning magnificent;

splendid;

flowery;

prosperous;

China;

Chinese.

Hua — an ancient variant form of 華splendidflowery

Usage highlights

Mount HuaChinese civilizationSplendid TangMagnificent and prosperousChinese nationSplendid culture

Synonyms

  • magnificent; splendid; China; Chinese (standard form)
  • flourishing; glorious
  • prosperous; flourishing

Antonyms

  • withered; dried up
  • declining; weak
  • plain; simple

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The magnificent Mount Hua (崋山) is one of China's Five Great Mountains.
  • Chinese civilization (崋夏) has a long history.
  • The splendid era of the Tang dynasty (崋唐).
  • Magnificent and prosperous (崋麗繁榮).

Collocations

  • Mount Hua(崋山)
  • Chinese civilization(崋夏)
  • Splendid Tang(崋唐)
  • Magnificent and prosperous(崋麗)
  • Chinese nation(崋族)
  • Splendid culture(崋文)

Idioms

  • Magnificent and splendid(崋麗堂皇)
  • Essence of Chinese culture(崋夏精髓)
  • Prosperous age of peace(崋夏昇平)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 崋 is an ancient variant of 華, originally depicting flowers in bloom, symbolizing beauty and prosperity.
  • Used historically to refer to Chinese civilization and culture, particularly in classical texts.
  • Mount Hua (崋山) is one of China's Five Great Mountains, sacred in Taoism.

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