cúc vạn thọ
Definition
- Noun:
- Marigold: A type of ornamental flowering plant, typically with yellow or orange blooms, belonging to the genus Tagetes. It is commonly grown in gardens and used in cultural ceremonies.
- Tagetes: The scientific genus name for this group of plants.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong vườn nhà tôi có rất nhiều cúc vạn thọ. (There are many marigolds in my garden.)
- Cúc vạn thọ thường được dùng để trang trí bàn thờ ngày Tết. (Marigolds are often used to decorate altars during Tet.)
Advanced Usage
- Cultural Symbolism: In Vietnamese culture, the marigold ('cúc vạn thọ') is a symbol of longevity and is prominently used during Lunar New Year (Tet) celebrations and in ancestor worship.
- Màu vàng rực rỡ của cúc vạn thọ tượng trưng cho sự trường thọ và may mắn. (The vibrant yellow color of the marigold symbolizes longevity and good fortune.)
Variants and Related Words
- Hoa cúc vạn thọ: A more descriptive term, explicitly meaning "marigold flower."
- Tagetes patula: The scientific name for the French marigold, a common variety.
- Tagetes erecta: The scientific name for the African marigold, another common variety.
Synonyms
- Oeillet d'Inde: The French term for marigold, as noted in historical dictionaries.
- Tagète: A less common synonym derived from the scientific name.
Related Phrases
- Trồng cúc vạn thọ: To grow marigolds.
- Ông tôi rất thích trồng cúc vạn thọ trước cửa nhà. (My grandfather really likes to grow marigolds in front of the house.)
- Chậu cúc vạn thọ: A pot of marigolds.
- Mọi người thường mua chậu cúc vạn thọ để chưng Tết. (People often buy pots of marigolds to display for Tet.)
Related Idioms
Note: There are no common Vietnamese idioms that use the exact phrase 'cúc vạn thọ'. Its significance is primarily cultural and ceremonial.