cúc bách nhiệt
Definition
- Noun:
- Globe amaranth: "cúc bách nhiệt" is the Vietnamese common name for a flowering plant species in the genus Gomphrena, particularly Gomphrena globosa. The name literally suggests a "hundred-day chrysanthemum," referring to its long-lasting blooms.
- Botanical term: It refers to a small, annual plant known for its clover-like flower heads in vibrant colors like purple, pink, white, and red. The flowers are papery and retain their color and shape when dried.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vườn nhà tôi trồng nhiều cúc bách nhiệt. (My garden has many globe amaranths.)
- Hoa cúc bách nhiệt thường được dùng để làm hoa khô. (Globe amaranth flowers are often used to make dried flowers.)
Advanced Usage
- In traditional contexts: The plant is sometimes associated with longevity and immortality in folklore due to its enduring blooms, which connects to the meaning of its name ("bách nhiệt" implying a hundred days/seasons).
- Hoa cúc bách nhiệt tượng trưng cho sự trường tồn trong một số nền văn hóa. (Globe amaranth symbolizes immortality in some cultures.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tên khoa học / Scientific name: .
- Tên gọi khác / Other names: Hoa cúc áo, hoa nở ngày (less common regional names).
- Gomphrena (n): The genus name, used in botanical English.
Synonyms
- Globe amaranth: The most common English name.
- Bachelor's button: A name sometimes used for similar everlasting flowers, though this can refer to other species like .
Related Phrases
- Hoa khô cúc bách nhiệt: Dried globe amaranth.
- Cô ấy thu hoạch hoa khô cúc bách nhiệt để trang trí. (She harvests dried globe amaranth for decoration.)
- Trồng cúc bách nhiệt: To grow globe amaranth.
- Trồng cúc bách nhiệt khá dễ vì nó chịu hạn tốt. (Growing globe amaranth is quite easy because it is drought-tolerant.)