花纹 (huā wén) — pattern, decorative design (on fabric, wood, animal skin, etc.)
Definition
A decorative pattern seen on a surface (fabric, wood, skin). Concrete and physical, unlike 图案 which covers abstract or graphic designs too.
noun
patterndecorative design (on fabric, wood, animal skin, etc.)
Measure word · 种
Examples
- 花纹。Mù tou shàng kè zhe jīng měi de huā wén.The wood is carved with exquisite patterns.
- 花纹。Zhè zhǒng shé de huā wén hěn tè bié.The pattern on this snake is very special.
- 花纹。Wǒ xǐ huan zhè jiàn yī fu shàng de huā wén.I like the pattern on this piece of clothing.
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