Definition

1. Noun:
   • Plane tree: A type of large, deciduous tree belonging to the genus Platanus, characterized by broad leaves and bark that often flakes off in patches.
   • (In botanical classification): Refers to the family Platanaceae, which includes the plane trees.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Những cây tiêu huyền cổ thụ tỏa bóng mát dọc theo đại lộ. (The ancient plane trees provide shade along the boulevard.)
  • Tiêu huyền là một loại cây cảnh quan phổ biến. (The plane tree is a common landscaping tree.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in formal, botanical, or scientific contexts in Vietnamese to specify this particular genus or family of trees.

Variants and Related Words

• Cây tiêu huyền: plane tree (the common term, with "cây" meaning tree).
• Họ tiêu huyền (Platanaceae): the plane tree family.

Synonyms

• Plane tree
• Sycamore (Note: In some regions, especially North America, "sycamore" refers to a type of plane tree, ).
• Platanus (the scientific genus name).

Notes

• This is a specialized botanical term. In everyday conversation, Vietnamese speakers might use a more general term like "cây" (tree) or describe it by its appearance unless discussing specific types of trees.