印花

yìnhuā

noun #23,234

Meanings

1 printed pattern (on fabric)
2 printed design
3 tax stamp
4 revenue stamp

Characters

to print; to stamp; seal

flower; pattern; design

Examples

HSK 6

合同上需要贴印花税票。

Hétong shàng xūyào tiē yìnhuāshuì piào.

A revenue stamp needs to be affixed to the contract.

HSK 7-9

这件衬衫的印花是传统的青花瓷图案。

Zhè jiàn chènshān de yìnhuā shì chuántǒng de qīnghuācí tú'àn.

The print on this shirt is a traditional blue-and-white porcelain design.

Tips

usage

印花 has two distinct meanings: (1) a printed/stamped pattern on fabric or material, and (2) a fiscal/revenue stamp (印花税 = stamp duty/tax). Context usually makes it clear which is meant.

Stroke Order

印 yìn

花 huā