華 (huá) - Magnificent & splendid

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huá ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

華 · huá

Magnificent;

splendid;

flowery;

prosperous;

China;

Chinese;

used in names to denote brilliance, beauty, or cultural significance.

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Usage highlights

ChineseMagnificentProsperousTalentChinaSplendid

Synonyms

  • 美— beautiful
  • 丽— beautiful, elegant
  • 荣— glorious, prosperous

Antonyms

  • 朴— plain, simple
  • 素— plain, unadorned

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The magnificent architecture (华丽的建筑).
  • Chinese culture (中华文化).
  • A prosperous era (繁华的时代).
  • She is a talented person (才华横溢).

Collocations

  • Chinese(中华)
  • Magnificent(华丽)
  • Prosperous(繁华)
  • Talent(才华)
  • China(华国)
  • Splendid(华美)

Idioms

  • Flashy but without substance(华而不实)
  • Brilliant and extraordinary(才华出众)
  • Magnificent and splendid(富丽堂皇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used to refer to China and Chinese civilization, as in 中华.
  • Associated with beauty, elegance, and prosperity in classical literature.
  • Commonly used in given names to convey wishes for brilliance and success.

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