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Expressing blooming with 绽放 (zhànfàng)
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Structure
Subject + 绽放
Explanation
The verb 绽放 (zhànfàng) means "to bloom" or "to blossom," describing flowers opening up. It is a more literary and vivid alternative to 开花 and is frequently used figuratively to describe smiles, beauty, or talent flourishing. It conveys a sense of beauty unfolding.
Examples
春天来了，公园里的花都绽放了。
chūntiān lái le, gōngyuán lǐ de huā dōu zhànfàng le.
Spring has come, and the flowers in the park have all bloomed.
她的脸上绽放出灿烂的笑容。
tā de liǎn shàng zhànfàng chū cànlàn de xiàoróng.
A brilliant smile bloomed on her face.
舞台上，年轻演员们尽情绽放着自己的才华。
wǔtái shàng, niánqīng yǎnyuánmen jìnqíng zhànfàng zhe zìjǐ de cáihuá.
On stage, the young performers fully displayed their talents.