splendor, flower, petal, shine, luster, ostentatious, showy, gay, gorgeous
華 centers on vivid, eye-catching beauty: a flower in full bloom, dazzling splendor, or something showy and gorgeous. The meanings extend naturally from that bright, flourishing center.
華 is a pictophonetic character. The top 艹 (grass/plant) suggests vegetation, while the lower part originally depicted a flower in bloom and also contributed the sound. Together they express a flourishing flower or splendor.
The top 艹 is a plant, and the elaborate lower part looks like a flower with petals unfolding. Picture a showy blossom opening up: 華 is a gorgeous, splendid flower.
For カ, imagine a magnificent flower blooming in a car: car -> カ, and the flower's splendor fills the vehicle.
flashiness; showiness; brilliance; splendor
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid; fancy; gorgeous
China
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; brilliant; splendid; gay; colorful; flowery
bustle; prosperity
sublimation
dainty; delicate; slender; slim and elegant
lavish; luxurious; showy; gaudy
People's Republic of China
kaleidoscope
chilled Chinese noodles
Lotus Sutra
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
Republic of China; ROC; Taiwan
lotus flower
overseas Chinese
prosperity; glory; splendour; splendor; majesty; luxury
flower arrangement; floral art; ikebana
essence; quintessence; flower; glory