No. 318 in Chinese
花
"Flower" or "to spend."
In a sentence
我喜欢春天看到的各种各样的花。
I like seeing various flowers in the spring.
In this sentence, '花' means 'flower,' referring to the bloom of plants.
她为了新装饰的房子花了很多钱。
She spent a lot of money on redecorating her house.
Here, '花' is used as a verb meaning 'to spend,' specifically in the context of expending money or resources.
这件衣服的设计太花了，不太适合正式场合。
The design of this dress is too fancy, making it unsuitable for formal occasions.
In this instance, '花' is an adjective that means 'fancy' or 'colorful,' often used to describe intricate or elaborate designs.
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