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“lay flowers” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiàn huā

Example

他在墓前献花。tā zài mù qián xiàn huā

He lays flowers at the grave.

Illustration for 献花 (lay flowers)

How to say “lay flowers” in Chinese

“Lay flowers” in Chinese is 献花 (xiàn huā).

Place flowers at a grave, monument, or altar as a visible sign of remembrance or respect.

Full entry for 献花: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 献花

她在追悼会上向灵柩献花。tā zài zhuī dào huì shàng xiàng líng jiù xiàn huā

She lays flowers before the coffin at the memorial service.

Tips for using 献花

  • For everyday gifts, this verb can sound solemn in Chinese, so it fits a memorial or formal tribute better than a casual bouquet.

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