Definitions

1. Noun:
   • A type of bamboo: "là ngà" refers to a specific variety of bamboo, characterized by its ivory-colored or pale yellow stripes on the leaves or culms.
   • Ivory bamboo: This name is derived from the visual appearance of the plant, where "ngà" means ivory, describing its color.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong vườn nhà tôi có một bụi tre là ngà rất đẹp. (In my garden, there is a very beautiful clump of ivory bamboo.)
  • Lá của tre là ngà có những sọc màu vàng nhạt. (The leaves of the ivory bamboo have pale yellow stripes.)

Advanced Usage

• Botanical context: The term is used specifically in botany and gardening to identify this particular bamboo species, often valued for its ornamental appearance.
  • Tre là ngà thường được trồng làm cảnh trong các khu vườn truyền thống. (Ivory bamboo is often planted for decoration in traditional gardens.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tre trúc (n): A general term for bamboo.
• Trúc (n): Another term for bamboo, often referring to smaller, more elegant varieties.

Synonyms

• Tre vằn: Striped bamboo (a descriptive synonym emphasizing the striped pattern).
• Tre sọc vàng: Yellow-striped bamboo (a literal descriptive term).

Notes on Usage

• "Là ngà" is a compound noun where "là" means leaf and "ngà" means ivory. It functions as a single lexical unit naming the plant.
• It is primarily a noun and is not commonly used in verbal or idiomatic expressions. Its usage is largely confined to naming the specific bamboo variety.