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“osmanthus” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinguì huā

Example

院子里的桂花开了。yuàn zi lǐ de guì huā kāi le

The osmanthus in the yard is blooming.

Illustration for 桂花 (osmanthus)

How to say “osmanthus” in Chinese

“Osmanthus” in Chinese is 桂花 (guì huā).

A mass of tiny pale or golden blossoms whose lingering aroma becomes part of familiar drinks and desserts.

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

Example sentences with 桂花

秋夜,桂花香气弥漫。qiū yè guì huā xiāng qì mí màn

On an autumn night, the fragrance of osmanthus fills the air.

Tips for using 桂花

  • A sentence about a yard points to the living tree's bloom, while a menu or tea label points to the same flower used as a culinary flavor.

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