(xuàn) - A type of plant, specifically referring to the

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A type of plant, specifically referring to the Japanese hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla), known for its beautiful flower clusters.

A type of plant, specifically referring to the

Usage highlights

Hydrangea flowerHydrangea gardenHydrangea bouquetHydrangea teaHydrangea speciesHydrangea cluster

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden features beautiful hydrangeas (蔙球花).
  • She received a bouquet of hydrangeas (蔙花束).
  • Hydrangea tea is made from dried flowers (蔙茶).
  • The hydrangea garden blooms in early summer (蔙园).

Collocations

  • Hydrangea flower(蔙花)
  • Hydrangea garden(蔙园)
  • Hydrangea bouquet(蔙花束)
  • Hydrangea tea(蔙茶)
  • Hydrangea species(蔙种)
  • Hydrangea cluster(蔙球花)

Idioms

  • Hydrangea in full bloom(蔙花盛开)
  • Colorful hydrangea clusters(五彩蔙球)
  • Hydrangea viewing season(观蔙时节)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Hydrangeas are highly valued in Japanese and Chinese gardens for their large, colorful flower heads.
  • In flower language, hydrangeas symbolize gratitude, grace and beauty, but can also represent frigidity and heartlessness.
  • The color of hydrangea flowers can change based on soil pH, making them unique among ornamental plants.

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