落花

luòhuā

noun #15,255

Meanings

1 fallen flower
2 fallen petals

Characters

to fall; to drop

Examples

春风吹过，满地落花。

Chūnfēng chuīguò, mǎndì luòhuā.

The spring breeze blew, and fallen petals covered the ground.

落花流水形容被打得很惨。

Luòhuā liúshuǐ xíngróng bèi dǎ de hěn cǎn.

'Fallen flowers and flowing water' describes being badly beaten.

Tips

culture

落花 is a classic image in Chinese poetry symbolizing the passage of time, loss, and impermanence. 落花流水 (luòhuā liúshuǐ) is an idiom meaning 'utterly defeated' or 'in a sorry state.'

Stroke Order

落 luò

花 huā