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花瓣 (huābàn) - refers to the petals of a flower, which are fully developed and open, while 花蕾 (huālěi) indicates the undeveloped bud stage.
花蕾 is often used in poetic or descriptive contexts, so it may not be suitable for casual conversation. Common collocations include 花蕾开放 (the flower bud blooms) and 花蕾凋谢 (the flower bud withers). Be mindful of using the correct tones to avoid confusion with other words.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 花蕾 connects with other botanical vocabulary and terms related to growth and development. Students should focus on understanding how it can be used metaphorically in literature and everyday expressions.
Learners often confuse 花蕾 with 花 when they mean to refer to an unopened flower. For example, saying '这朵花是花蕾' (This flower is a bud) is incorrect; it should be '这朵花是花' (This is a flower).
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How to say bud in Chinese
“bud” in Chinese is花蕾
花蕾 (hua1 lei3) refers to a flower bud, specifically the undeveloped stage of a flower before it blooms. It is commonly used in both botanical contexts and metaphorically to describe potential or something that is yet to fully develop.
When to use 花蕾
花蕾 is often used in poetic or descriptive contexts, so it may not be suitable for casual conversation. Common collocations include 花蕾开放 (the flower bud blooms) and 花蕾凋谢 (the flower bud withers). Be mindful of using the correct tones to avoid confusion with other words.
花蕾 or something close to it
花瓣 (huābàn) - refers to the petals of a flower, which are fully developed and open, while 花蕾 (huālěi) indicates the undeveloped bud stage.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 花蕾 with 花 when they mean to refer to an unopened flower. For example, saying '这朵花是花蕾' (This flower is a bud) is incorrect; it should be '这朵花是花' (This is a flower).
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Grammar Patterns of 花蕾
花蕾 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这些花的____是青铜色，开放后呈明黄色。
The flowers are bronzy in bud and bright yellow when open.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 花蕾
花 refers to a fully bloomed flower, while 花蕾 specifically denotes the bud stage before blooming.
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