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
Common Usage & Traps
- 花钱 — spend money
- 花时间 — spend time
- 花园 — garden
- 开花 — to bloom, blossom
- 一朵花 — one flower
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用花很多时间花很多时间花 already means 'to spend' as a verb; adding 用 is redundant and unnatural.
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花一个花园种一个花园 / 有一个花园花 as a verb means 'to spend', not 'to plant' or 'to have'. Use 种 (plant) or 有 (have) for gardens.
What is the difference between 花 and 化?
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 |
Can 花 be used as a verb meaning 'to spend'?
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。 |
Appears in Stories 3 stories
In this warm dialogue, a parent introduces their family at a restaurant. A teacher gently corrects common mistakes about family words and names, making it perfect for HSK 2 learners.
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旁边是我的小女儿， 小花 。
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小花 明年上学。
This humorous dialogue follows a man who spends all his savings on his girlfriend's Apple phone and a lucky number, leaving him broke. A fun read for HSK 3 learners.
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A：哈哈，给女朋友 花钱 ，难过什么？
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从现在开始，不 花钱 了。
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.
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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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