nhội
Definition
- Noun:
- Bischofia: A genus of flowering plants in the family Phyllanthaceae, comprising trees. The most common species is Bischofia javanica, known as the Java bishopwood or toog tree.
- A specific tree: Refers to the tree itself, which is evergreen, can grow large, and is sometimes used for timber or ornamental purposes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cây nhội này trong sân đã có từ rất lâu. (This Bischofia tree in the yard has been here for a very long time.)
- Gỗ nhội khá bền, thường được dùng trong xây dựng. (The wood of the Bischofia is quite durable and is often used in construction.)
Advanced Usage
"rễ nhội": Bischofia root.
- Rễ nhội đôi khi được dùng trong một số bài thuốc dân gian. (Bischofia roots are sometimes used in some folk remedies.)
"lá nhội": Bischofia leaf.
- Lá nhội non có màu đỏ rất đẹp. (Young Bischofia leaves have a very beautiful red color.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cây nhội: Bischofia tree. (This is the most common way to refer to it, specifying it's a tree.)
- Gỗ nhội: Bischofia wood.
- Bischofia javanica: The scientific name for the most widespread species, also known as Java bishopwood.
Synonyms
- Cây dầu lai (in some regions): A regional name sometimes used for similar trees.
- Toog tree: One of its common English names.
- Java bishopwood: Another common English name.
Related Phrases
- Trồng cây nhội: To plant a Bischofia tree.
- Ông ấy quyết định trồng cây nhội để lấy bóng mát. (He decided to plant a Bischofia tree for shade.)
Related Idioms
(There are no widely recognized idioms in Vietnamese that specifically feature the word "nhội". It is primarily a botanical term.)
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(thực vật) Bischofia
