葩 (pā) - Flower, blossom & also used metaphorically to describe something beautiful, outstanding,

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pā ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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葩 · pā

Flower, blossom;

also used metaphorically to describe something beautiful, outstanding, or extraordinary.

Flower, blossomalso used metaphorically to describe something beautiful, outstanding,

Usage highlights

Exotic flowerBlooming flowerLiterary masterpieceRed flowerRare blossomLuxuriant bloom

Synonyms

  • 花— flower
  • 华— flower (archaic)
  • 英— flower, blossom

Antonyms

  • 枯— withered, dried
  • 萎— wilted, faded

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden was full of exotic flowers (奇葩).
  • His performance was truly outstanding (奇葩的表演).
  • She has a unique and unconventional personality (奇葩的性格).
  • This novel presents some truly bizarre ideas (奇葩的想法).

Collocations

  • Exotic flower(奇葩)
  • Blooming flower(葩华)
  • Literary masterpiece(文葩)
  • Red flower(红葩)
  • Rare blossom(异葩)
  • Luxuriant bloom(秾葩)

Idioms

  • Spring flowers and autumn moon(春葩秋月)
  • Brilliant literary composition(扬葩振藻)
  • Flowers in full bloom(奇葩异卉)
  • Literary talent bursting forth(含葩吐艳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to flowers and blossoms in classical Chinese literature.
  • In modern usage, '奇葩' has evolved to describe people or things that are extraordinarily unique, sometimes with positive or negative connotations depending on context.
  • Used in literary contexts to praise exceptional writing or artistic talent.

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