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Bauhinia

Bauhinia

8.2
The flower that stands for Hong Kong and its government
  • noun
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  • The bauhinia is an important symbol of identity for the people of Hong Kong.

Examples

  • The regional flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is a red flag with a bauhinia highlighted by five star-tipped stamens.

    Academic text (1990)

  • The regional emblem of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is a bauhinia in the center highlighted by five star-tipped stamens and encircled by the words "Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China" in Chinese and "HONG KONG" in English.

    Academic text (1990)

  • During the celebrations, the bauhinia was prominently displayed on banners throughout the city.

  • The government often uses the bauhinia to represent Hong Kong in international events.

Compounds

Bauhinia monandra
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tree or shrub from northern South America with groups of pink flowers streaked with purple

Bauhinia variegata
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tree from India and Southeast Asia with pink or white orchid-like flowers

Surface Forms

Bauhinia singular
Bauhinias plural

Etymology

Bauhinia also names the purple flower used as Hong Kong's emblem, and because a clear symbol can stand for a place, people use Bauhinia to mean Hong Kong or its government.