lệ quyên
Definition
- Noun:
- Azalea: A type of flowering shrub belonging to the genus Rhododendron, known for its showy clusters of brightly colored flowers, often cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong vườn nhà tôi có một cây lệ quyên nở hoa đỏ rất đẹp. (In my garden, there is an azalea bush that blooms with very beautiful red flowers.)
- Lệ quyên thường nở vào mùa xuân. (Azaleas typically bloom in spring.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "lệ quyên" is a classical or literary Vietnamese word for azalea. In modern, everyday contexts, the word "hoa đỗ quyên" is more commonly used.
Variants and Related Words
Đỗ quyên (n): The more common modern term for azalea.
- Hoa đỗ quyên có nhiều màu sắc rực rỡ. (Azalea flowers have many brilliant colors.)
Hoa đỗ quyên (n): Azalea flower.
- Cô ấy thích cắm hoa đỗ quyên trong phòng khách. (She likes to arrange azalea flowers in the living room.)
Synonyms
- Azalea: A shrub of the genus .
- Rhododendron: The broader genus to which azaleas belong.
Related Cultural Notes
- In Vietnamese culture, the azalea (đỗ quyên or lệ quyên) is sometimes associated with beauty, elegance, and remembrance. It is a popular plant in gardens and parks.
- The name "lệ quyên" itself is poetic, with "lệ" potentially evoking "tears" and "quyên" referring to a bird (the cuckoo), contributing to its literary and classical feel.