花 (huā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 花 (huā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 花 (huā) means "Flower". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 花 stroke by stroke?

花 has 7 strokes. The radical is 艹. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 花 and 兹?

花 (huā) and 兹 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 花?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 艹. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 花?

Common words containing 花 include: 花园 (huā yuán) — Garden; 开花 (kāi huā) — to bloom; to flower; 花钱 (huā qián) — To spend money.

How to Write 花

The character 花 (huā) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

花 is pronounced huā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Flower.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 花 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 花

花园 huā yuán

Garden

开花 kāi huā

to bloom; to flower

花钱 huā qián

To spend money

Example Sentences

我家有个小花园。

wǒ jiā yǒu gè xiǎo huā yuán

My home has a small garden.

春天到了，后院的那些迎春花都开花了。

chūn tiān dào le ， hòu yuàn de nà xiē yíng chūn huā dōu kāi huā le 。

Spring has arrived, and the winter jasmine in the backyard has all bloomed.

别乱花钱。

bié luàn huā qián

Don't spend money recklessly.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

艻 lè

艽 jiāo

Practice Writing 花 (huā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 花

What does 花 (huā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 花 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 花 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 花?

What common words use 花?

How to Write 花 (huā)