China rose
- noun
:
hibisco de China
- The China rose bloomed every morning in their garden, adding brilliant color to the pathway.
Examples
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The China rose thrives in warm climates, showcasing its large red flowers against the green foliage.
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She planted a China rose in a large pot near the kitchen window.
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Botanists admire the hardy nature and beauty of the China rose in tropical climates.
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The China rose blooms beautifully in the summer.
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I planted a China rose in my garden last spring.
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The China rose is a popular choice among gardeners for its vibrant flowers and tropical appeal.
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In her backyard, she nurtured a China rose, which attracted hummingbirds throughout the blooming season.
Synonyms
A tropical shrub or small tree with large red flowers grown for decoration and often called the China rose
A large shrub or small tree from Asia with big red flowers
A large bush or small tree with bright red flowers grown for gardens
A large shrub or small tree with big red flowers
A large shrub or small tree with deep red flowers often grown in gardens
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is compositional: 'China' modifies 'rose' to indicate a type or variety associated with China, so a B1 learner who knows both words will reasonably infer it refers to a Chinese flower or flowering shrub. Although botanically the plant is a hibiscus rather than a true rose, the form and meaning are directly derivable from the constituents and similar expressions (e.g. 'rose de Chine') occur cross-linguistically, making it transparent.
Etymology
China rose was also used for a large, showy shrub called the hibiscus because its bright red flowers looked like a rose and the plant came from China. That's why today 'China rose' can mean this big shrub with bold, rose-like flowers.
