Definitions
- 1. rugosa rose (shrub) (Rosa rugosa)
- 2. rose flower
Word relationships
Related words
3 itemsJapanese rose (Rosa multiflora)
蔷薇 is a broader term for wild roses and rambling roses, while 玫瑰 typically refers to the cultivated rugosa rose.
Chinese rose (Rosa chinensis)
月季 is the Chinese rose (Rosa chinensis), often confused with 玫瑰 but botanically distinct and more commonly used for ornamental purposes.
thorn
玫瑰有刺 means 'roses have thorns', 刺 refers to thorns or spikes.
Usage notes
Common mistakes
玫瑰 is often incorrectly pronounced as méi guì or méi guǐ; the standard pinyin is méi guī with a first tone on guī.
Cultural notes
红玫瑰 (red roses) symbolize love and romance, similar to Western culture, but yellow roses may imply infidelity in some Chinese contexts.
Example Sentences
4 shown这种花叫作 玫瑰 。
我们在花园里栽了几棵 玫瑰 。
玫瑰 有刺。
她種了 玫瑰 。
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