The flowering or blossoming part of a plant. Flower; to spend money or time; flowery, colorful, or blurred. Grass (艹) over transform (化): a plant transforming into blossoms.
花 already means 'to spend' as a verb; adding 用 is redundant and unnatural.
花 as a verb means 'to spend', not 'to plant' or 'to have'. Use 种 (plant) or 有 (have) for gardens.
花 means flower or to spend; 化 means to change or transform.
花 and 化 look similar because 花 contains 化, but they are different characters. 花 is used for flowers and for spending time or money. 化 is used for change, transformation, or conversion, as in 变化 (change) or 文化 (culture).
| Dimension | 花 | 化 |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | flower; to spend | to change; to transform |
| Common words | 花园, 花钱, 开花 | 变化, 文化, 化学 |
| Part of speech | noun or verb | verb or suffix |
Yes, 花 is commonly used as a verb meaning 'to spend' time or money.
In Chinese, 花 is not only a noun for 'flower' but also a verb meaning 'to spend'. It is very common in everyday speech, such as 花时间 (spend time) and 花钱 (spend money). Do not add 用 before it; just say 花.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Spend time | 花时间 | 用花时间 |
| Spend money | 花钱 | 用花钱 |
| Example | 我花了很多钱。 | 我用花了很多钱。 |
Meet Xiao Shang, who is heading back to Shanghai. She compares two ways to travel and tells us why she prefers the slower one. This story helps you practice comparing transportation in simple Chinese.
坐火车比坐飞机便宜得多，去飞机场也要 花 很多时间，所以，小商觉得坐火车比坐飞机好。
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