How to Say ‘Is like a flower bud about to bloom’ in Simplified Chinese
如含苞待放
💬 Usage Tip: 含苞 (han-bao) describes a bud that is almost ready to bloom.
🇨🇳 In China: This metaphor is deeply rooted in Chinese poetry to signify beauty.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
如
[rú]
like
Similar to or in the same way as.
你的笑容如阳光般温暖。
Your smile is warm like the sun.
含苞待放
[hán bāo dài fàng]
about to bloom
Describing a flower that is on the verge of flowering.
花园里有很多含苞待放的花。
There are many flowers about to bloom in the garden.
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