lãnh sam
Definition
- Noun:
- Fir: A type of coniferous tree belonging to the genus Abies, characterized by its upright cones and flat, needle-like leaves. It is often associated with cool climates and is used for timber and as a Christmas tree.
- Evergreen tree: More broadly, it can refer to an evergreen conifer, similar to a pine or spruce.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Những cây lãnh sam cao vút phủ đầy tuyết. (The tall fir trees were covered in snow.)
- Gỗ lãnh sam thường được dùng trong xây dựng. (Fir wood is often used in construction.)
- Vào Giáng Sinh, chúng tôi trang trí một cây lãnh sam. (At Christmas, we decorate a fir tree.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "lãnh sam" is specific and botanical. In common usage, it is less frequent than the general term "cây thông" (pine tree), though they are different genera. "Lãnh sam" precisely denotes trees of the (fir) genus.
Variants and Related Words
- Cây thông (n): Pine tree. A more common, general term for coniferous trees, which may be used loosely to refer to firs in non-scientific contexts.
- Cây tùng bách (n): Conifer. A broad term for cone-bearing trees.
- Vân sam (n): Spruce tree (genus ), a different but related type of conifer.
Synonyms
- Fir tree: The direct English equivalent.
- Conifer: A broader category of cone-bearing trees.
- Evergreen: A tree that retains green leaves throughout the year.
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms with "lãnh sam", conifers in general are symbols of longevity and resilience in Vietnamese culture, often mentioned in poetry.