sen cạn
Definition
- Noun:
- Nasturtium: A common garden plant, often with bright orange, yellow, or red flowers and rounded leaves. Its scientific name is Tropaeolum majus.
- Indian Cress: Another name for the same plant, referring to its edible leaves and flowers which have a peppery taste similar to watercress.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mẹ tôi trồng sen cạn trong chậu trên ban công. (My mother grows nasturtiums in pots on the balcony.)
- Hoa sen cạn có thể dùng để trang trí món salad. (Nasturtium flowers can be used to decorate salads.)
- Lá sen cạn có vị hơi cay. (Nasturtium leaves have a slightly spicy taste.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "sen cạn" is used specifically to distinguish this plant from the lotus ("sen"), which is an aquatic plant. "Cạn" means "dry" or "land," indicating it grows on dry land.
Variants and Related Words
Hoa sen cạn: A more specific term emphasizing the flower.
- Hoa sen cạn nở rộ vào mùa hè. (Nasturtium flowers bloom profusely in summer.)
Cây sen cạn: A more specific term emphasizing the plant itself.
- Cây sen cạn này phát triển rất nhanh. (This nasturtium plant grows very quickly.)
Synonyms
- Nasturtium: The most common English name for the garden plant.
- Indian Cress: A less common synonym highlighting its edible, cress-like properties.
Related Information
- All parts of the sen cạn plant (flowers, leaves, seeds) are edible. They are often used in salads for their color and peppery flavor.
- It is an annual plant, meaning it completes its life cycle in one growing season.