bao hoa
Definition
- Noun:
- Perianth: In botany, the non-reproductive part of a flower, consisting of the calyx (sepals) and the corolla (petals) that surround the reproductive organs. It is the collective term for the floral envelope.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bao hoa của loài hoa này có màu sắc rất sặc sỡ. (The perianth of this flower has very vivid colors.)
- Các nhà thực vật học nghiên cứu cấu trúc của bao hoa. (Botanists study the structure of the perianth.)
Advanced Usage
- This is a specialized botanical term. In common, non-scientific language, people typically refer to the specific parts like "cánh hoa" (petals) and "đài hoa" (sepals) rather than the collective term "bao hoa".
Variants and Related Words
- Đài hoa (n): Calyx; the whorl of sepals.
- Tràng hoa / Cánh hoa (n): Corolla; the whorl of petals.
- Hoa (n): Flower; the general term.
Synonyms
- Vỏ hoa: A less common synonym for perianth.
- Périanthe: The direct French loanword used in academic contexts.
Notes on Different Meanings
- "Bao hoa" has a single, specific meaning in the Vietnamese language. It is a technical term used in botany and does not have other common figurative or idiomatic meanings. It should not be confused with the separate words "bao" (to cover, bag) or "hoa" (flower) when used independently.