Definitions

1. Noun:
   • A specific genus of orchids: "Lan trùng" is the Vietnamese common name for the genus Ophrys, a group of terrestrial orchids.
   • The common name for Ophrys orchids: It refers to these particular orchids, often known for their flowers that resemble insects (like bees or flies) to aid in pollination.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Hoa lan trùng có hình dáng rất độc đáo, giống như một con ong. (The Ophrys orchid has a very unique shape, resembling a bee.)
  • Anh ấy sưu tầm nhiều loài lan trùng khác nhau. (He collects many different species of Ophrys orchids.)

Advanced Usage

• As a botanical term: Used specifically in botanical contexts or by orchid enthusiasts to refer to this genus.
  • Lan trùng là một chi lan thú vị vì cơ chế thụ phấn nhờ côn trùng đặc biệt của chúng. (Ophrys is a fascinating orchid genus due to their special insect-pollination mechanism.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ophrys (n): The scientific/Latin name for the genus "lan trùng".
• Orchidaceae (n): The orchid family, which includes the genus .
• Địa lan (n): Terrestrial orchid (a general term for orchids that grow in the ground, which includes ).

Synonyms

• Hoa Ophrys: Ophrys flower (a direct translation of the scientific name).
• Orchid Ophrys: Ophrys orchid (a descriptive term in English).

Related Phrases

• Chi lan trùng: The genus.
  • Chi lan trùng phân bố chủ yếu ở châu Âu và vùng Địa Trung Hải. (The Ophrys genus is primarily distributed in Europe and the Mediterranean region.)