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Chinese primrose

Chinese primrose

6.3
A small flowering plant from China that people grow in gardens for its bright flowers
  • noun
translation icon : primavera china
  • She planted a row of Chinese primrose along the garden path to brighten the area.

Examples

  • The Chinese primrose is popular for its colorful blossoms in winter gardens.

  • Garden centers often stock the Chinese primrose because of its beautiful blooms.

  • Botanists admire the delicate petals of the Chinese primrose for their unusual hues.

  • The Chinese primrose blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Many gardeners love the Chinese primrose for its vibrant colors.

  • The Chinese primrose is favored in many gardens for its bright, cheerful flowers.

  • During spring, the Chinese primrose adds a splash of color to flower beds.

Synonyms

Primula sinensis
vsChinese primrose
  • Specialized
9.0

A primrose from China that people grow for its pretty flowers

is the common ornamental name used widely in gardening

Surface Forms

Chinese primrose singular
Chinese primroses plural
Primula sinensises plural
Primula sinensis singular

Morphology

Chinese + primrose

The phrase is a straightforward adjective-noun combination: 'Chinese' specifies origin and 'primrose' names the flowering plant, so the meaning (a primrose from China) is directly compositional. This adjective+noun pattern is cross-linguistically common and thus a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the intended referent.

Etymology

Chinese primrose comes from the simple idea of a primrose that came from China. That's why the name means 'a primrose from China' and is used for the colourful garden plant people grow for its flowers.