bài hương
Definition
- Noun:
- Hyssop: A small, aromatic herb belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae), historically used for medicinal, culinary, and ritual purposes. Its scientific name is Hyssopus officinalis.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bài hương là một loại thảo mộc có mùi thơm. (Hyssop is an aromatic herb.)
- Trong y học cổ truyền, bài hương được dùng để chữa ho. (In traditional medicine, hyssop is used to treat coughs.)
Advanced Usage
- "Cây bài hương": The hyssop plant.
- Cây bài hương có hoa màu xanh hoặc tím. (The hyssop plant has blue or purple flowers.)
Variants and Related Words
- Hyssop: The direct English translation and equivalent term.
- Hyssopus officinalis: The scientific Latin name for the plant.
Synonyms
- Herb hyssop: A more descriptive synonym in English.
- Sacred herb: A historical/religious reference due to its use in ancient rituals.
Notes on Meaning
- This is a specific botanical term. In modern Vietnamese, it is a somewhat specialized or literary word for the herb. Its primary meaning is the plant .