Definition

1. Noun:
   • Cycad: A type of ornamental plant, belonging to the Cycadaceae family, characterized by a palm-like appearance with a thick, woody trunk and a crown of long, stiff, pinnate leaves. It is often used in landscaping and traditional gardens.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Sân vườn cổ điển thường trồng cây thiên tuế. (Classical gardens often plant cycads.)
  • Lá của cây thiên tuế rất cứng và sắc. (The leaves of the cycad are very hard and sharp.)
  • Thiên tuế là một loại cây lâu năm, phát triển chậm. (The cycad is a perennial, slow-growing plant.)

Advanced Usage

• Botanical Context: In scientific or botanical contexts, "thiên tuế" specifically refers to plants of the genus , such as (Sago Cycad) or .
  • Mẫu vật thiên tuế này được xác định là Cycas pectinata. (This cycad specimen is identified as Cycas pectinata.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cây thiên tuế (n): The cycad plant. This is the full, common term.
  • Cây thiên tuế trong chậu trông rất uy nghi. (The cycad plant in the pot looks very majestic.)

Synonyms

• Cycad: The direct English botanical term.
• Sago Palm (common name for ): A frequent but imprecise common name, as it is not a true palm.

Related Cultural Notes

• Symbolism: In some East Asian traditions, the cycad ("thiên tuế") is a symbol of longevity, resilience, and steadfastness due to its long lifespan and hardy nature.
  • Cây thiên tuế trong sân đền tượng trưng cho sự trường tồn. (The cycad in the temple yard symbolizes eternity.)

noun

1. cycad