華
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Meanings
1
flashiness; showiness; brilliance; splendor
Refers to striking beauty, glamour, or dazzling quality, often of a person, performance, or appearance.
Her dress has a certain splendor.
That actor adds brilliance to the stage.
2
bloom; flowers
Literary or poetic term for flowers or blooming, often used in set phrases or names.
In spring, flowers bloom in profusion in the garden.
3
Republic of China (abbreviation)
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 中華民国 (Republic of China). Used in contexts like 華僑 (overseas Chinese) or historical references.
See also: 中華民国
「華」 is sometimes used as an abbreviation for the Republic of China.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に華があるsomeone has natural flair or star quality
She has a certain star quality.
- 〈事〉に華を添えるto add splendor or glamour to an event
His speech added a touch of glamour to the ceremony.
Expressions
- 華を去り実に就くseek substance over show; discard the flower for the fruit