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March 24, 2026
开花(開花)kāihuā(kai1hua1)
开花 (kāi huā) means 'to bloom' or 'to blossom,' typically used in reference to flowers. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a person feeling happy or elated, or to indicate that new developments are emerging in a situation. This word is often used in both literal and figurative contexts.
Frequency#13449DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, flowers often symbolize prosperity and good fortune. The act of blooming is associated with positive changes and is celebrated during festivals such as the Chinese New Year when new beginnings are welcomed.
Memory Tip
Imagine a flower bursting open in spring, symbolizing joy and new beginnings. The character 开 (kāi) looks like a door opening, while 花 (huā) represents a flower. Picture a door opening to a garden full of blooming flowers to remember that '开花' means to bloom or flourish.
Meanings of 开花
kāihuā(kai1hua1)
1to bloom
2to blossom
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About 开花
开花Simplified
開花Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L3IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 开花
Quick Contrast
开花 (to bloom) vs 盛开 (to fully bloom) — use 开花 for the initial blooming process, while 盛开 emphasizes the peak of blooming.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a flower bursting open in spring, symbolizing joy and new beginnings. The character 开 (kāi) looks like a door opening, while 花 (huā) represents a flower. Picture a door opening to a garden full of blooming flowers to remember that '开花' means to bloom or flourish.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 开花 with similar expressions that convey different meanings. This term can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but the figurative use is often more casual. Common collocations include '事业开花' (career blooming) or '感情开花' (love blossoming).
HSK Study Tips
Although 开花 is not an official HSK word, it can enrich your vocabulary at HSK Level 3 or 4 by connecting with words related to growth and development. Focus on using it in sentences that describe feelings or situations where something is flourishing.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, flowers often symbolize prosperity and good fortune. The act of blooming is associated with positive changes and is celebrated during festivals such as the Chinese New Year when new beginnings are welcomed.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 开花 with similar phrases like 开始 (to start), using it inappropriately in contexts where growth is not implied. For example, saying '我开始开花' (I start to bloom) instead of '我开花了' (I have bloomed) can lead to confusion.
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Cultural Notes for 开花
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In Chinese culture, flowers often symbolize prosperity and good fortune. The act of blooming is associated with positive changes and is celebrated during festivals such as the Chinese New Year when new beginnings are welcomed.
Frequently Asked Questions about 开花
While 开花 primarily conveys happiness or positive growth, it can also be used in contexts of excitement or enthusiasm.
开花 can apply to flowers, but it is also frequently used metaphorically for ideas, careers, or relationships blossoming.
开花 refers specifically to blooming or flourishing, while 开始 (kāi shǐ) means 'to start' or 'to begin'.
