Chinese hibiscus
- noun
- /ˈtʃaɪniːz haɪˈbɪskəs/
:
hibisco chino
- Branches jutted out every which way from the hedge of the Chinese hibiscus, its red flowers shining against the blue.
Examples
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The garden was vibrant with the blooming Chinese hibiscus, showcasing its stunning red flowers.
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Martha decided to plant a Chinese hibiscus in her front yard to add color to her landscaping.
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During the summer, the Chinese hibiscus attracts butterflies with its large, bright blossoms.
Synonyms
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A plant with large bright flowers that people grow in gardens and use for tea
A tropical shrub or small tree with large red flowers grown for decoration and often called the China rose
A large tropical shrub with big red flowers grown for its bright blooms
A large shrub or small tree from Asia with big red flowers
A large shrub or small tree with deep red flowers often grown in gardens
A large shrub or small tree with big red flowers
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'Chinese' (origin/association with China) and 'hibiscus' (a flowering plant), so a learner who knows both words will infer it refers to a hibiscus associated with China. The adjective+noun naming pattern is cross-linguistically common for plant names, making this composition immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Chinese hibiscus: The name Chinese hibiscus comes from where the plant was first known in Europe; Chinese means 'from China' and hibiscus is an old word for big, showy flowers. So Chinese hibiscus tells you it is a hibiscus plant 'from China' that has large, bright blooms.