lan bướm
Definition
- Noun:
- Moth orchid: A common name for orchids of the genus Phalaenopsis, characterized by their broad, flat petals and long-lasting, often cascading flowers that resemble moths in flight.
- Phalaenopsis orchid: The scientific genus name used as a common name, referring to a popular group of epiphytic orchids frequently cultivated as houseplants for their elegant and showy blooms.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Lan bướm rất được ưa chuộng để trang trí trong nhà. (Moth orchids are very popular for decorating homes.)
- Cô ấy vừa mua một chậu lan bướm màu trắng. (She just bought a pot of white phalaenopsis orchids.)
- Hoa của lan bướm có thể nở trong nhiều tuần. (The flowers of a moth orchid can bloom for many weeks.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "lan bướm" is often used in horticultural and commercial contexts to refer specifically to hybrid orchids, which are among the most widely sold ornamental orchids globally.
Variants and Related Words
- Phong lan (n): orchid. This is the general term for orchids, under which "lan bướm" is a specific type.
- Lan bướm là một loại phong lan. (The moth orchid is a type of orchid.)
Synonyms
- Moth orchid: The direct English translation and common name.
- Phalaenopsis: The scientific genus name used as a common name in English.
Related Terms
- Orchidaceae (n): The botanical family name for all orchids.
- Epiphyte (n): A type of plant that grows on another plant for support but is not parasitic; orchids are epiphytes.