dành dành
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- Gardenia: A type of flowering plant, often growing wild near water or in sparse forests, and also cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is characterized by its fragrant white flowers and yellow-fleshed fruit.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hoa dành dành có mùi thơm rất dễ chịu. (Gardenia flowers have a very pleasant fragrance.)
- Quả dành dành được dùng để nhuộm màu thực phẩm. (Gardenia fruit is used to color food.)
- Cô ấy trồng một bụi dành dành trước hiên nhà. (She planted a gardenia bush in front of the porch.)
Advanced Usage
- The fruit of the gardenia is traditionally used in Vietnamese cuisine and medicine. Its yellow pigment is a natural food coloring for cakes, candies, and jams, and it is also used in herbal remedies.
Variants and Related Words
Cây dành dành: The gardenia plant or tree.
- Cây dành dành này ra hoa quanh năm. (This gardenia plant flowers all year round.)
Hoa dành dành: Specifically refers to the gardenia flower.
- Hoa dành dành tượng trưng cho sự thanh khiết. (The gardenia flower symbolizes purity.)
Synonyms
- Gardenia: The common English name for the plant.
- Cape jasmine: Another common name for some species of gardenia.
Related Cultural Notes
- In Vietnam, the gardenia is valued for its beauty and fragrance in gardens. Its use in food coloring and traditional medicine highlights its practical importance beyond ornamentation.