kim ngân hoa
Definition
- Noun:
- Honeysuckle flower: The flower of plants belonging to the Lonicera genus, known for its sweet fragrance, often used in traditional medicine and ornamental gardening.
- A medicinal herb: Specifically refers to the dried flowers of Lonicera japonica (Japanese honeysuckle) or related species, used in herbal remedies for its purported anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong vườn nhà tôi có nhiều cây kim ngân hoa. (There are many honeysuckle plants in my garden.)
- Kim ngân hoa thường được dùng trong các bài thuốc Đông y. (Honeysuckle flower is often used in traditional Eastern medicine formulas.)
- Hương thơm của kim ngân hoa rất dễ chịu. (The fragrance of honeysuckle is very pleasant.)
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and pharmacological contexts, "kim ngân hoa" specifically denotes the medicinal material derived from the flower buds.
- Các nhà nghiên cứu đang phân tích hoạt chất trong kim ngân hoa. (Researchers are analyzing the active compounds in honeysuckle flowers.)
Variants and Related Words
Cây kim ngân (n): The honeysuckle plant or shrub itself.
- Cây kim ngân leo trên hàng rào. (The honeysuckle plant climbs on the fence.)
Hoa kim ngân (n): Another common term for honeysuckle flower.
- Hoa kim ngân nở vào mùa hè. (Honeysuckle flowers bloom in summer.)
Synonyms
- Honeysuckle blossom: The flower of the honeysuckle plant.
- Japanese honeysuckle: The common name for , the primary species referred to.
- Jin Yin Hua: The transliterated Chinese name commonly used in herbal medicine contexts.
Related Idioms
- While "kim ngân hoa" itself is not typically part of idioms, it is associated with concepts of cooling, detoxification, and summer in traditional medicine lore.
- Kim ngân hoa được xem là vị thuốc thanh nhiệt. (Honeysuckle flower is considered a heat-clearing medicinal herb.)