Definition
万年青 literally means 'ten thousand year green' — it's a hardy evergreen plant (Rohdea japonica) widely used in Chinese homes and gifts because its name and appearance symbolize longevity, good health, and lasting prosperity. You often see it in decorative pots during Lunar New Year or given to elderly relatives.
n.
Chinese evergreen (Rohdea japonica)a plant valued for its symbolic meaning of longevity
Examples
- ，万年青。Nǎinai guò shēngrì de shíhou, 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 yǐjīng yǎng le shí nián le, háishì zhème lǜ.This pot of Chinese evergreen has been kept for ten years and is still so green.
- ，万年青。Zài Zhōngguó wénhuà zhōng, mò xiàngzhēng chángshòu.In Chinese culture, the Chinese evergreen symbolizes longevity.
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