cỏ bạc đầu
Definition
- Noun:
- White-headed grass: A type of grass characterized by its whitish or pale-colored flower heads or seed heads. This is the direct translation and most common meaning.
- A specific plant species: Refers to plants in the genus Imperata, particularly Imperata cylindrica, known for its silvery-white, fluffy seed heads. It is a perennial grass.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trên cánh đồng, cỏ bạc đầu đung đưa trong gió. (In the field, the white-headed grass sways in the wind.)
- Loài cỏ bạc đầu này thường mọc ở những vùng đất khô cằn. (This white-headed grass often grows in arid regions.)
Advanced Usage
- Botanical/Ecological Context: Used to describe a pioneer species that colonizes disturbed soils. It can indicate poor soil quality or a recently cleared area.
- Sau vụ cháy rừng, cỏ bạc đầu là loài đầu tiên mọc trở lại. (After the forest fire, white-headed grass was the first species to grow back.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cỏ tranh: Another common Vietnamese name for the same plant (), often translated as "cogon grass" or "blady grass." It emphasizes its use for thatching.
- Cây bạc đầu: A less common variant, but can be used interchangeably in some contexts.
Synonyms
- Imperata grass: The scientific genus name.
- Cogon grass: Common English name.
- Blady grass: Common English name, especially in Australia.
Related Phrases
- Đồng cỏ bạc đầu: A field of white-headed grass.
- Cảnh đồng cỏ bạc đầu mênh mông thật yên bình. (The scene of the vast field of white-headed grass is very peaceful.)
Related Idioms
- Cứng như cỏ bạc đầu: (As tough as white-headed grass) - An idiom describing something or someone very resilient, hardy, and difficult to eradicate, reflecting the plant's nature.
- Ông ấy cứng như cỏ bạc đầu, chẳng bệnh tật gì cả. (He is as tough as white-headed grass, never gets sick.)
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