华
glory; essence; China; prosperous
Meanings
11 senses · 55 examplesadjective
splendid; magnificent; brilliant
Describes something with bright, impressive appearance or brilliance.
This palace is very splendid and beautiful.
She attended the evening party wearing a magnificent evening dress.
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The festival streets are挂满了华灯。
Under the sunlight, the lake surface sparkles with brilliance.
The night view of this city is very prosperous and beautiful.
noun
halo; aureole (around sun or moon)
literaryRefers to the colored ring around the sun or moon, with purple inside and red outside.
Today's solar halo is very obvious.
When the lunar halo appears, the sky is especially beautiful.
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Ancient people believed that solar halos were auspicious signs.
Meteorologists are studying the formation causes of lunar halos.
The color of the solar halo is purple inside and red outside, which is very peculiar.
adjective
prosperous; flourishing; thriving
Describes a period or place that is economically successful or culturally vibrant.
This city has been very prosperous in recent years.
Our country is in a period of prosperous development.
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This commercial street is very prosperous and lively.
The prosperous Tang Dynasty was a flourishing era in Chinese history.
After reform and opening up, China's economy began to flourish.
noun
essence; cream; elite; best part
Refers to the most important or best part of something, or the most talented people.
This article contains the essence of the entire book.
These students are the elite of our school.
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He has collected the essence of traditional Chinese culture.
This conference gathered the talents and elites in the industry.
Take the essence and discard the dross.
adjective
luxurious; extravagant; ostentatious
neutralDescribes something that is expensive, excessive, or showy in a negative sense.
He lives a luxurious life.
This kind of flashy decoration doesn't suit our style.
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We should oppose luxury and waste.
The decoration of that hotel is very luxurious.
A flashy exterior cannot hide inner emptiness.
noun
time; years; youth; prime
literaryRefers to time, especially the prime of life or beautiful moments.
Beautiful time passes easily; we should cherish time.
He dedicated his prime years to the education cause.
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Don't waste your youth.
Beautiful years are always short.
As time passes, his prime years are gone.
adjective
(of hair) grizzled; graying; mixed black and white
Describes hair that has turned partially white with age.
Although he is not very old, his hair has turned gray early.
The old man's gray hair is particularly noticeable in the sunlight.
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Time has left traces in his gray hair.
His temples have gray hair, making him look weathered.
An old man with gray hair and a weathered face is walking in the park.
honorific
honorific prefix for things related to the other party
formalA literary honorific prefix used to show respect when referring to things related to the person one is addressing.
Thank you for your esteemed letter.
Respectfully wishing you a happy birthday.
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May I know your honorable surname?
Your esteemed letter has been received, thank you very much.
It is a great honor to hold the wedding in your magnificent hall.
noun
mineral deposits in spring water
technicalRefers to mineral deposits formed by precipitation in spring water.
There are many travertine deposits around this spring.
These siliceous deposits were formed by long-term geological processes.
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The travertine landscape is very unique.
Scientists are studying the composition of these spring deposits.
This area is famous for its travertine landforms.
noun
China; Chinese
Refers to China as a country or to the Chinese language.
Chinese civilization has a history of five thousand years.
The climate in North China is dry.
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This is a Chinese-Russian dictionary.
The ambassador to China attended today's event.
South China has abundant rainfall.
noun
surname Hua
Refers to the Chinese surname Hua.
His surname is Hua; he is my colleague.
Hua Luogeng was a famous mathematician.
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Mr. Hua didn't come to work today.
This is Professor Hua.
The Hua family was very famous in Chinese history.