Category: Nature & EnvironmentPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
hoa
/hoa/Roman
English meaning: Flower
Definition
The colorful blossom of a plant; the lotus is Vietnam's national flower.
Example
“Hoa sen là quốc hoa của Việt Nam.”
In English: “The lotus is Vietnam's national flower.”
Another example: “Anh ấy tặng cô một bó hoa hồng.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Everyday register; 'hoa' is flower (southern variant 'bông'). The lotus (hoa sen) is a national symbol. Used in nature, gifts, festivals, and many compounds and names.
Common Collocations
- bó hoa
- hoa sen
- tặng hoa
- cắm hoa
- hoa nở
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“Trăm năm trong cõi người ta, chữ tài chữ mệnh khéo là ghét nhau”
/Tram nam trong coi nguoi ta, chu tai chu menh kheo la ghet nhau/
“In a century of human life, talent and fate seem always at odds with each other.”
“Không có gì quý hơn độc lập, tự do”
/Khong co gi quy hon doc lap, tu do/
“Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom.”
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