Definitions
(classifier)
classifier for flowers; clouds
(noun)
flower
(noun)
earlobe
Etymology
Embellishment of the character 禾 (grain), with a distinguishing short stroke on the ear of the millet plant to indicate the drooping ear. Based on the original meaning "drooping ear of a grain". The meaning later shifted to "flower" and "earlobe".
About
The character "朵" originated from a pictorial concept depicting a flower or fruit hanging from a tree branch, which later standardized into its current form consisting of the component "几" positioned above "木". Its early meaning was specifically tied to botanical features like buds and blossoms on plants. Over time, the character's usage extended beyond its nominal sense to serve as a measure word for objects that share a similar clustered or soft, rounded form, such as clouds, flowers, or even certain facial expressions. While the character's visual presentation has experienced some stylistic modifications through historical writing styles, its fundamental structural arrangement has consistently reflected this etymological basis.
Example Sentences Hide
这是一朵红花。
她摘了一朵花。
天上有一朵白云。
这些花朵很美丽。
每一朵云都有不同的形状。
他轻轻地拿起那朵玫瑰。
我看到一朵花，但它已经枯萎了。
在春天的花园里，无数朵鲜花竞相开放。