xiān huā
fleur fraîche
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我收到了一束鲜花。
wǒ shòu dào le yī shù xiān huā.
I received a bouquet of flowers.
鲜花盛开在春天。
xiān huā shèng kāi zài chūn tiān.
Flowers bloom in spring.
我喜欢鲜花，因为它们很漂亮。
wǒ xǐ huan xiān huā, yīn wèi tā men hěn piào liang.
I like flowers because they are beautiful.
花朵 (huāduǒ)
flower
鲜花 (xiānhuā)
fresh flower
枯萎 (kū wěi)
withered
凋谢 (diāo xiè)
faded
The Chinese word 鲜花 (xiān huā) for "fresh flowers" is composed of two characters: 鲜 (xiān) and 花 (huā). The character 鲜 originally meant "bright" or "vivid", and was often used to describe the color of blood. Over time, it came to be used more broadly to refer to anything that is fresh, new, or of high quality. The character 花 (huā) originally meant "flower", and was often used in poetry and literature to symbolize beauty and transience. When combined, the two characters 鲜花 create a compound word that refers to fresh, beautiful flowers. This word is often used in a poetic or romantic context, and can also be used to express admiration or appreciation for something beautiful.
