蔻 (kòu) - A plant, especially cardamom (豆蔻) & used metaphorically for a girl in her early

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蔻 · kòu

A plant, especially cardamom (豆蔻);

used metaphorically for a girl in her early teens.

A plant, especially cardamom (豆蔻)used metaphorically for a girl in her early

Usage highlights

CardamomMaiden yearsYoung girlCardamom yearsHerbal medicineWhite cardamom

Synonyms

  • 豆蔻— cardamom; maiden in early teens
  • 少女— young girl

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Cardamom is a spice (豆蔻).
  • A maiden in her early teens (豆蔻年华).
  • The cosmetic brand is named after this character (蔻驰).

Collocations

  • Cardamom(豆蔻)
  • Maiden years(蔻年)
  • Young girl(蔻女)
  • Cardamom years(豆蔻年华)
  • Herbal medicine(草蔻)
  • White cardamom(白蔻)

Idioms

  • The budding youth of a maiden(豆蔻年华)
  • Young and innocent girl(蔻华少女)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from the name of a plant, cardamom (豆蔻), which blooms in early spring.
  • In Chinese poetry, '豆蔻年华' metaphorically describes a girl around 13-14 years old, pure and beautiful.
  • Often used in modern times in brand names and product names for a fresh, natural aesthetic.

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