The Chinese word **花纹** (huāwén), meaning "decorative pattern" or "veining," is a compound noun formed through semantic combination. It consists of the character **花** (huā), meaning "flower" or "pattern," which acts as a modifier, and the character **纹** (wén), meaning "line," "grain," or "vein," which serves as the core head. Together, they create a meaning that is more specific than either component alone: **花** describes the aesthetic, often intricate or decorative nature, while **纹** specifies the structural form of lines or markings, resulting in the concept of a designed or naturally occurring pattern, such as on fabric, wood, or animal fur.