Chinese
yīnghuā
Meaning: cherry blossom; sakura
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

櫻花
櫻
花
樱花
樱
花

Example sentences

Spring has arrived, and all the cherry blossoms in the park have bloomed.
這條街道兩旁種滿了櫻花。
这条街道两旁种满了樱花。
This street is lined with cherry blossoms on both sides.
街道兩旁種滿了櫻花。
街道两旁种满了樱花。
Both sides of the street are planted with cherry blossoms.
日本的春季是櫻花盛開的季節。
日本的春季是樱花盛开的季节。
Spring in Japan is the season when cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
公園裡的櫻花已經開花了。
公园里的樱花已经开花了。
The cherry blossoms in the park have already bloomed.
春天到了,公園裡的櫻花都盛開了。
春天到了,公园里的樱花都盛开了。
Spring has arrived, and the cherry blossoms in the park are all in full bloom.
他在公園裡看到了一些櫻花。
他在公园里看到了一些樱花。
He saw some cherry blossoms in the park.

Usage Notes

'櫻花' refers to the flower of the cherry tree, famous as a symbol of spring and particularly associated with Japan.

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