花季 (huā jì) — (literal) flowering season, prime bloom period for plants; (figurative) teenage years, the springtime of one's youth
Definition
花季 literally means 'flowering season' for plants, but figuratively refers to one's teenage years — the youthful, vibrant peak, like spring in bloom. Often used in writing to evoke innocence and hope.
noun
(literal) flowering seasonprime bloom period for plants(figurative) teenage yearsthe springtime of one's youth
Examples
- 花季。Měi nián de sān dào wǔ yuè shì yīng huā de huā jì.Every year from March to May is the cherry blossom season.
- 花季。huā jì De hái zi men duì wèi lái chōng mǎn xī wàng.Children in their teenage years are full of hope for the future.
- 花季，。Tā shì yí wèi huā jì shào nǚ, qīng chūn yáng yì.She is a teenage girl, full of youthful vitality.
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