百花
春天是百花盛开的季节。
Spring is the season when flowers bloom in abundance.
A phrase referring to many different kinds of flowers blooming together, often used to describe a vibrant and colorful scene, especially in spring.
公园里百花争艳，美不胜收。
The park is filled with flowers in full bloom, too beautiful to describe.
This phrase is often used poetically to describe the beauty of nature.
A metaphorical reference to diversity and flourishing, often used in political or social contexts to encourage openness and creativity.
百花齐放，百家争鸣。
Let a hundred flowers bloom and a hundred schools of thought contend.
This phrase is famously associated with Mao Zedong's 1956 call for intellectual freedom, though it later took on a more political meaning.
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Pro Tip
Literary vs. Figurative Use
While '百花' can describe literal flowers, it is often used metaphorically to represent diversity and creativity.
Gold Rule
Cultural Context
In Chinese political history, '百花齐放' was used to promote intellectual freedom, but it later became associated with ideological control.
Word Origin
The phrase combines '百' (hundred) and '花' (flower), emphasizing abundance and variety.
Usage Notes
While literally meaning 'hundred flowers,' the phrase is often used figuratively to describe diversity and flourishing in various contexts.