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    The noun 樱花 (yīnghuā) meaning "cherry blossom"

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    Explanation

    樱花 (yīnghuā) is a noun meaning "cherry blossom." It refers to the flowers of cherry trees, which hold deep cultural significance in Japan and are also appreciated in China. Cherry blossom season (樱花季) is a celebrated time for outdoor viewing known as 花见 (hanami) in Japanese culture.

    Examples

    • 每年三月,武汉大学的樱花吸引无数游客。

      Měi nián sān yuè, Wǔhàn Dàxué de yīnghuā xīyǐn wúshù yóukè.

      Every March, the cherry blossoms at Wuhan University attract countless tourists.

    • 公园里的樱花开了,美得像一片粉色的云。

      Gōngyuán lǐ de yīnghuā kāi le, měi de xiàng yī piàn fěnsè de yún.

      The cherry blossoms in the park have bloomed, as beautiful as a pink cloud.

    • 樱花的花期很短,大约只有两周左右。

      Yīnghuā de huāqī hěn duǎn, dàyuē zhǐyǒu liǎng zhōu zuǒyòu.

      The blooming period of cherry blossoms is very short, only about two weeks.

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