mỏ hạc
Definition
- Noun:
- Geranium (plant): The primary botanical meaning refers to a plant of the genus Geranium, commonly known as cranesbill.
- Figurative, Literary: Used poetically to describe something shaped like a crane's beak, due to the literal meaning of the word ("mỏ" = beak, "hạc" = crane).
Usage Examples
- Noun (Botany):
- Trong vườn có nhiều cây mỏ hạc. (There are many geranium plants in the garden.)
- Noun (Figurative):
- Mũi đất nhô ra biển trông như mỏ hạc. (The cape jutting out to sea looks like a crane's beak.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in botanical or literary contexts and is not common in everyday modern conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Geranium: The direct English equivalent for the plant.
- Cranesbill: Another common English name for plants of the genus .
Synonyms
- Geranium
- Cranesbill
Notes on Usage
- "Mỏ hạc" is a specialized term. In most general contexts, the simpler loanword "geranium" (often spelled or in Vietnamese) is more commonly used for the garden plant.
- The literal image of a "crane's beak" is preserved in the English common name "cranesbill," which refers to the shape of the plant's seed pod.