万年青 (mò) — Chinese evergreen (Rohdea japonica), a plant valued for its symbolic meaning of longevity
Definition
A traditional houseplant (Rohdea japonica) given on birthdays and New Year as a symbol of long life — the name literally means 'ten-thousand-year green.'
noun
Chinese evergreen (Rohdea japonica)a plant valued for its symbolic meaning of longevity
Measure word · 棵
Examples
- ，万年青。Nǎi nai guò shēng rì de shí hou, wǒ sòng le tā yì pén mò.For grandma's birthday, I gave her a pot of Chinese evergreen.
- 万年青，。Zhè pén mò yǐ jīng yǎng le shí nián le, hái shì zhè me lǜ.This pot of Chinese evergreen has been kept for ten years and is still so green.
- ，万年青。Zài zhōng guó wén huà zhōng, mò xiàng zhēng cháng shòu.In Chinese culture, the Chinese evergreen symbolizes longevity.
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