Definition

1. Noun:
   • Barringtonia: A genus of tropical trees and shrubs, often found in coastal or mangrove areas, known for their showy, brush-like flowers and distinctive fruit.
   • A specific tree species: Commonly refers to Barringtonia acutangula or related species, valued for its ornamental beauty, shade, and sometimes medicinal properties.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cây lộc vừng trước sân nhà tôi nở hoa rất đẹp. (The Barringtonia tree in front of my house blooms very beautifully.)
  • Lộc vừng thường được trồng làm cây cảnh ở Việt Nam. (Barringtonia is often grown as an ornamental tree in Vietnam.)

Advanced Usage

• In Vietnamese culture, the lộc vừng tree is sometimes symbolically associated with good fortune ("lộc") and stability, making it a popular choice for landscaping in homes and temples.

Variants and Related Words

• Cây lộc vừng (n): The Barringtonia tree. This is the full, common term.
  • Cây lộc vừng cổ thụ này đã hàng trăm năm tuổi. (This ancient Barringtonia tree is hundreds of years old.)

Synonyms

• Barringtonia: The scientific genus name.
• Indian Oak: A common English name for some species in this genus.
• Freshwater Mangrove: A descriptive name for its typical habitat.

Related Cultural Concepts

• Cây cảnh: Ornamental tree. The lộc vừng is a prime example of a prized ornamental tree in Vietnamese gardens.
• Cây bóng mát: Shade tree. Due to its broad canopy, it is also planted to provide shade.