lan hài
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of orchid: "lan hài" refers to a genus of terrestrial or lithophytic orchids, scientifically known as Paphiopedilum, often called "lady's slipper orchids" or "slipper orchids" in English. They are characterized by a distinctive pouch-shaped lip (labellum) that resembles a slipper.
- The plant itself: The term can also refer to the physical plant, prized for its unique and often long-lasting flowers, commonly cultivated by enthusiasts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy sưu tầm nhiều loại lan hài quý hiếm. (He collects many rare types of slipper orchids.)
- Hoa của cây lan hài này có màu vàng và nâu rất đẹp. (The flower of this lady's slipper orchid has a very beautiful yellow and brown color.)
- Lan hài thường mọc ở vùng núi đá vôi. (Slipper orchids often grow in limestone mountain areas.)
Advanced Usage
"lan hài rừng": wild lady's slipper orchid.
- Việc khai thác lan hài rừng trái phép đang bị nghiêm cấm. (The illegal exploitation of wild slipper orchids is strictly prohibited.)
"vườn lan hài": a slipper orchid garden/nursery.
- Chúng tôi đã đến thăm một vườn lan hài nổi tiếng ở Đà Lạt. (We visited a famous slipper orchid nursery in Da Lat.)
Variants and Related Words
Paphiopedilum (n): The scientific genus name for "lan hài".
- Paphiopedilum is a genus in the orchid family Orchidaceae.
Cypripedium (n): A related genus of slipper orchids, often called "lan hài" in a broader, less precise sense, but typically native to temperate regions. In precise botanical contexts, "lan hài" usually refers to tropical Asian Paphiopedilum.
- Cypripedium species are commonly found in North America and Europe.
Synonyms
- Lady's slipper orchid: The common English name.
- Slipper orchid: A general term for orchids in the subfamily Cypripedioideae, which includes .
Related Phrases
Trồng lan hài: to cultivate/grow slipper orchids.
- Trồng lan hài đòi hỏi kiến thức chuyên sâu về độ ẩm và giá thể. (Cultivating slipper orchids requires in-depth knowledge about humidity and potting media.)
Chăm sóc lan hài: to care for slipper orchids.
- Sách này hướng dẫn cách chăm sóc lan hài chi tiết. (This book provides detailed instructions on how to care for lady's slipper orchids.)
Related Idioms
(Note: "Lan hài" is a specific botanical term. There are no common idioms in Vietnamese that use this word. Its usage is primarily literal and technical.)