‘Táo huā’ literally means ‘peach blossom’ — a delicate pink flower that blooms on peach trees in early spring. The character 桃 (táo) refers specifically to the peach tree or fruit, while 花 (huā) means ‘flower’. Together, they form a compound noun denoting this culturally significant bloom, which is native to China and has appeared for millennia in poetry, painting, and folklore.

In Chinese culture, peach blossoms symbolize romance, vitality, and good fortune — especially during spring festivals. They’re also associated with longevity and immortality in Daoist tradition, as the ‘Peaches of Immortality’ grow on magical peach trees. You’ll see 桃花 used in seasonal descriptions, romantic metaphors (e.g., ‘桃花运’ meaning ‘romantic luck’), and names of places or products evoking beauty or freshness.