Chinese Conversation · Level 25
90 words
Chinese word
献花
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiàn huā
Meaning
- verblay flowers
Example
他在墓前献花。tā zài mù qián xiàn huā
He lays flowers at the grave.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Place flowers at a grave, monument, or altar as a visible sign of remembrance or respect.
Common phrases
给母亲献花gěi mǔ qīn xiàn huā
lay flowers for one's mother
在追悼会上献花zài zhuī dào huì shàng xiàn huā
lay flowers at a memorial service
向灵柩献花xiàng líng jiù xiàn huā
lay flowers before the coffin
Similar words
送花sòng huā: Present flowers to someone as a gift, especially at a celebration.
悼念dào niàn: Show sorrow and respect for someone who has died.
Definition in Chinese
把花插放在墓地、纪念碑或祭坛等处，以示悼念或敬意。bǎ huā chā fàng zài mù dì jì niàn bēi huò jì tán děng chù yǐ shì dào niàn huò jìng yì
Word origin
献 (xiàn, "offer") + 花 (huā, "flower") forms a verb for offering flowers in a respectful ceremony.
Usage tips
- For everyday gifts, this verb can sound solemn in Chinese, so it fits a memorial or formal tribute better than a casual bouquet.
Other meanings
- present flowersverb