(huá) - Hua — an ancient form of 華 (huá), & splendid

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huá | 15 strokes | radical:

· huá

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

splendid;

flowery;

prosperous;

China;

Chinese.

Hua — an ancient form of 華 (huá),splendidflowery

Usage highlights

Ancient form of 華Magnificent appearanceSplendid decorationChinese cultureFlourishing periodOrnate style

Synonyms

  • magnificent; splendid; China; Chinese
  • beautiful; magnificent
  • beautiful; fine

Antonyms

  • simple; plain
  • plain; unadorned
  • simple; brief

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient variant of 華 (huá) used in historical texts.
  • The character appears in classical literature (蕐 in ancient texts).
  • Sometimes seen in traditional calligraphy works.
  • Used as an alternative form in some historical documents.

Collocations

  • Ancient form of 華(古蕐)
  • Magnificent appearance(蕐麗)
  • Splendid decoration(蕐美)
  • Chinese culture(蕐夏)
  • Flourishing period(繁蕐)
  • Ornate style(蕐飾)

Idioms

  • Magnificent and splendid(蕐麗堂皇)
  • The essence of Chinese culture(華夏精髓)
  • Flourishing and prosperous(繁華盛世)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 蕐 is an ancient variant form of the modern character 華 (huá), which originally meant 'flower' or 'blossom'.
  • The character evolved to represent concepts of magnificence, splendor, and Chinese cultural identity.
  • In historical contexts, 蕐 was used interchangeably with 華 before character standardization.

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