hoa huệ

Thân thiện

Vườn nhà bà ngoại trồng một khóm hoa huệ, đêm đến hương thơm lan tỏa khắp sân.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Tuberose: A fragrant white flower, botanically Polianthes tuberosa, known for its strong, sweet scent, often used in perfumes and floral arrangements.
   • Lily: In common Vietnamese usage, "hoa huệ" can also refer to certain types of lilies, particularly white ones, leading to some overlap in common names.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Mùi hoa huệ thơm ngát cả căn phòng. (The scent of the tuberose filled the entire room.)
  • Bà tôi thích cắm hoa huệ trắng trên bàn thờ. (My grandmother likes to arrange white lilies on the altar.)
  • Hoa huệ thường nở về đêm. (The tuberose often blooms at night.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "hoa huệ tây" is sometimes used to specify the tuberose flower more precisely, distinguishing it from other lilies.

Variants and Related Words

• Hoa huệ tây (n): Tuberose (specifically).

  • Hoa huệ tây có nguồn gốc từ Mexico. (The tuberose originates from Mexico.)

• Hoa loa kèn (n): Lily. This is another common Vietnamese term for true lilies, helping to avoid confusion with tuberose.

Synonyms

• Tuberose: The primary botanical equivalent for .
• Lily: A common, though less precise, translation in general contexts.

Related Cultural Notes

• Flower of mourning: In Vietnamese culture, white "hoa huệ" (often lilies) are traditionally associated with remembrance and are commonly used in altars and funeral rites.
• Symbolism: The flower often symbolizes purity, peace, and the soul of the departed.

Học thuật

1. Tuberose
   • Hoa huệ tây
     Lily