sin1 faa1鮮花鲜花
Jyutpingsin1 faa1
Yalesīn fā
Definition
Fresh flowers that have been recently cut and have not withered.
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How it's used
Focus on the literal freshness of the bloom rather than just the aesthetic beauty. While often used in romantic or celebratory contexts, it emphasizes that the flowers were recently cut and remain vibrant. It is more specific than just saying 花, which could refer to any flower regardless of its condition.
Measure word
do2朵dóExamples
He bought a bouquet of fresh flowers for his girlfriend.
These fresh flowers are beautiful, where did you buy them?
Related words
Common phrases
a bouquet of fresh flowers
fresh flowers in full bloom
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe artificial or dried flowers, as the character 鮮 explicitly denotes freshness. If you are talking about flowers that have been preserved or are fake, simply use 花.
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