This is the 8491st most frequent Chinese word.
rose
The Chinese word for "rose" (玫瑰, méiguī) refers to a fragrant, flowering plant symbolizing love and beauty.
Here, 'rose' ('玫瑰花') is used metaphorically in a simile to describe a red face, emphasizing the vividness of the color.
他说话时脸色像玫瑰花一样红。
His face turned red like a rose when he spoke.
In this phrase, 'rose' ('玫瑰花') serves as a metaphor illustrating the enduring nature of hope, paralleling the persistence and beauty of a rose.
虽然计划失败了，但他的希望像玫瑰花一样没凋谢。
Although the plan failed, his hope was still thriving like a rose.
In this sentence, 'rose' ('玫瑰花') is used as a noun referring to the flower.