vườn bách thảo
Definition
- Noun:
- Botanical garden: A dedicated, curated space where a wide variety of plants are cultivated for scientific study, conservation, public display, and education. The term "bách thảo" literally implies "a hundred herbs" or a collection of numerous plant species.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chúng tôi đã tham quan vườn bách thảo vào cuối tuần trước. (We visited the botanical garden last weekend.)
- Vườn bách thảo này nổi tiếng với bộ sưu tập hoa lan. (This botanical garden is famous for its orchid collection.)
- Các nhà khoa học thường nghiên cứu thực vật tại vườn bách thảo. (Scientists often study plants at the botanical garden.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is a formal and specific name for an institution. It is used in official contexts, tourism, and education.
- It can be part of a proper noun, such as (Hanoi Botanical Garden).
Variants and Related Words
- Vườn thực vật (n): This is a direct synonym for "botanical garden," with "thực vật" meaning "plants" or "vegetation."
- Vườn hoa (n): Flower garden; a garden focused primarily on decorative flowers, typically smaller and less scientifically oriented than a .
- Vườn cây (n): General term for an orchard, arboretum, or tree garden.
Synonyms
- Botanical garden: A garden dedicated to the collection, cultivation, and display of a wide range of plants.
- Arboretum: A botanical garden specializing in trees and shrubs. (This is a more specific type.)
Related Idioms
- : As diverse/rich as a botanical garden. This idiom is used to describe a place or collection with an immense variety of things.
- Thư viện của ông ấy phong phú như vườn bách thảo. (His library is as rich and varied as a botanical garden.)