鲜花 (xiān huā) — fresh flowers; flowers (usually cut flowers)

Definition

鲜花 specifically means freshly cut flowers (bought, given, or arranged) — not flowers in general or in the ground. Pairs naturally with 朵 (e.g. 几朵鲜花).

noun

fresh flowersflowers (usually cut flowers)

Measure word · 朵

鲜花。
Tā mǎi le yì xiē xiān huā.
He bought some fresh flowers.
鲜花。
Zhuō zi shàng yǒu jǐ duǒ xiān huā.
There are a few fresh flowers on the table.
鲜花。
Zhè xiē xiān huā dōu hěn piào liang.
These fresh flowers are all very pretty.

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