lá lược
Definition
- Noun:
- Fern frond: The primary meaning of "lá lược" is the leaf or, more accurately, the frond of a fern plant. A frond is a large, divided leaf characteristic of ferns.
- Leaf of the "lược" plant: It can also refer specifically to the leaf of a plant commonly known as "cây lược vàng" (Callisia fragrans), which is used in traditional folk medicine.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong rừng, những lá lược xòe ra như những chiếc ô nhỏ. (In the forest, the fern fronds spread out like little umbrellas.)
- Bà tôi thường hái lá lược để đắp vào chỗ sưng. (My grandmother often picks leaves of the lược plant to apply to swollen areas.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily botanical. In everyday conversation, it is less common than simply using "lá" (leaf) for most plants, but is used specifically for ferns or the medicinal plant.
- In a botanical context, "lá lược" precisely describes the compound structure of a fern leaf, which is not a simple leaf but a frond.
Variants and Related Words
- Cây dương xỉ (n): Fern plant. This is the name for the fern plant itself.
- Dương xỉ thường mọc ở nơi ẩm ướt. (Ferns often grow in damp places.)
- Cây lược vàng (n): Golden tendril plant (). This is the specific medicinal plant.
- Nhiều người tin rằng cây lược vàng có thể chữa bệnh. (Many people believe the golden tendril plant can cure illnesses.)
Synonyms
- Fern frond: The leaf of a fern.
- Frond: A large, divided leaf, especially of a fern or palm.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms directly using the term "lá lược."