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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
芦花reed catkin; reed flowerHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, Very Hard
  1. 1reed catkin
  2. 2reed flower
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March 24, 2026

芦花

芦花 (lúhuā) refers to the flowers of the reed plant, which grow in wetland areas. These flowers are often associated with a natural environment and are used in traditional Chinese poetry and art to symbolize beauty and transience. In everyday language, it can also evoke feelings of nostalgia or tranquility.

Strokes14DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, reeds and their flowers are often depicted in poetry and art, symbolizing resilience and the ephemeral nature of beauty. This reflects the appreciation for nature that is prominent in traditional Chinese aesthetics.

Memory tip

Imagine a serene lake surrounded by tall reeds. The soft, feathery flowers (芦花) sway gently in the breeze, reminiscent of delicate white clouds. The pronunciation 'lú' sounds like 'loo,' so picture a 'loo' with reeds growing nearby, their flowers dancing in the wind.

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芦花Simplified
14Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

芦花 is often used in literary contexts, so it's important to use it appropriately in conversation. A common mistake is to confuse it with other plant-related terms, such as '花' (flower) or '草' (grass) without understanding the specific context of reeds. It is more formal in tone.

HSK Study Tips

While 芦花 may not appear in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to HSK Level 3 and above words related to nature and plants. Students should focus on related vocabulary about flora and poetic expressions to enhance their understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 芦花 to refer to any flower, not realizing it specifically denotes reed flowers. For instance, saying '我喜欢芦花' (I like flowers) is incorrect without specifying the context of reeds.

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Component characters

芦lúrushes, reeds
7 strokes艹
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花huāflower
HSK 27 strokes艹
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How to say reed catkin in Chinese

“reed catkin” in Chinese is芦花

芦花 (lúhuā) refers to the flowers of the reed plant, which grow in wetland areas. These flowers are often associated with a natural environment and are used in traditional Chinese poetry and art to symbolize beauty and transience. In everyday language, it can also evoke feelings of nostalgia or tranquility.

When to use 芦花

芦花 is often used in literary contexts, so it's important to use it appropriately in conversation. A common mistake is to confuse it with other plant-related terms, such as '花' (flower) or '草' (grass) without understanding the specific context of reeds. It is more formal in tone.

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Learners often mistakenly use 芦花 to refer to any flower, not realizing it specifically denotes reed flowers. For instance, saying '我喜欢芦花' (I like flowers) is incorrect without specifying the context of reeds.

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You can say, '湖边的芦花在微风中摇曳,' meaning 'The reeds by the lake sway in the gentle breeze.'

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