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March 24, 2026
豪华(豪華)háohuá(hao2hua2)
豪华 (háo huá) means luxurious or extravagant, often referring to things that exhibit opulence or high quality. It is commonly used to describe hotels, cars, and lifestyles that convey wealth and comfort, emphasizing a sense of grandeur and sophistication.
Strokes20Frequency#3706DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, luxury is often associated with social status and success, making 豪华 a significant term in contexts like weddings, celebrations, and business. It reflects the value placed on material success and the desire for a comfortable lifestyle.
Memory Tip
Imagine a grand palace (豪) filled with lavish decorations (华). The character 豪 can remind you of a 'howl' of luxury, as if the opulence is so great that it makes you gasp. Visualize the palace's golden walls and sparkling chandeliers to connect the character's meaning to its elegant sound.
Meanings of 豪华
háohuá(hao2hua2)
1luxurious
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About 豪华
豪华Simplified
豪華Traditional
20Strokes
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#3706Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
奢华 (shē huá) - use 豪华 when referring to luxuriousness that is more about grandeur and sophistication, while 奢华 emphasizes excessive luxury or indulgence.
Usage Notes
Avoid using 豪华 in overly casual contexts, as it carries a sense of formality and prestige. Common collocations include 豪华酒店 (luxurious hotel) and 豪华车 (luxurious car). Be mindful of the tone; mispronouncing 豪 as háo instead of the correct tone can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 豪华 connects well with other adjectives that describe qualities or states, such as 美丽 (měi lì, beautiful) or 高级 (gāo jí, high-grade). Focus on pronunciation and usage in descriptive contexts to enhance vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 豪华 with simple adjectives like 漂亮 (piào liang, beautiful) or 好 (hǎo, good), which lack the connotation of luxury. For example, saying '这辆车很漂亮' (This car is beautiful) instead of '这辆车很豪华' (This car is luxurious) misses the intended meaning.
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豪华 (háo huá) means luxurious or extravagant, often referring to things that exhibit opulence or high quality. It is commonly used to describe hotels, cars, and lifestyles that convey wealth and comfort, emphasizing a sense of grandeur and sophistication.
When to use 豪华
Avoid using 豪华 in overly casual contexts, as it carries a sense of formality and prestige. Common collocations include 豪华酒店 (luxurious hotel) and 豪华车 (luxurious car). Be mindful of the tone; mispronouncing 豪 as háo instead of the correct tone can change the meaning.
豪华 or something close to it
奢华 (shē huá) - use 豪华 when referring to luxuriousness that is more about grandeur and sophistication, while 奢华 emphasizes excessive luxury or indulgence.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 豪华 with simple adjectives like 漂亮 (piào liang, beautiful) or 好 (hǎo, good), which lack the connotation of luxury. For example, saying '这辆车很漂亮' (This car is beautiful) instead of '这辆车很豪华' (This car is luxurious) misses the intended meaning.
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Grammar Patterns of 豪华
豪华 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Complete the Sentence
他乘坐总统的____列车经过自己所在的州。
He rode on the president's luxury train through his own state.
Example Sentences for 豪华 (10)
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他乘坐总统的豪华列车经过自己所在的州。
tā chéng zuò zǒng tǒng de háo huá liè chē jīng guò zì jǐ suǒ zài de zhōu。
He rode on the president's luxury train through his own state.
