Definition

1. Noun:
   • Hollyhock: A tall garden plant (Alcea rosea, formerly Althaea rosea) of the mallow family, known for its large, colorful flowers on a tall spike.
   • Marshmallow plant: In some contexts, it can refer to plants of the genus Althaea, particularly Althaea officinalis, from which the original marshmallow confection was made.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Hàng rào nhà bà ấy được điểm xuyết bằng những cây thục quỳ cao. (Her fence was adorned with tall hollyhocks.)
  • Thục quỳ có thể được dùng làm thuốc. (The marshmallow plant can be used for medicine.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "thục quỳ" is a Sino-Vietnamese botanical term. In casual conversation, the plant is often simply described by its appearance (e.g., - tall flower plant), while "thục quỳ" is used in more formal or specific contexts like gardening, literature, or traditional medicine.

Variants and Related Words

• Thục quỳ hồng (n): Common hollyhock (literally "pink hollyhock").
  • Thục quỳ hồng là loại phổ biến nhất trong vườn. (The pink hollyhock is the most common type in the garden.)

Synonyms

• Hollyhock: The most direct and common English equivalent for the ornamental garden plant.
• Marshmallow plant: Specifically for the medicinal herb .

Notes on Meaning

• The primary meaning in modern Vietnamese is the tall, flowering garden plant hollyhock.
• The secondary, more botanical meaning refers to the marshmallow genus (), which includes both ornamental and medicinal species. Context usually clarifies which plant is intended.