Definition
菊 is a bound morpheme (不能单独使用) meaning 'chrysanthemum'. It always appears in compounds, most commonly 菊花 (júhuā, chrysanthemum flower) and 菊花茶 (chrysanthemum tea). In Chinese culture, chrysanthemums are associated with autumn, longevity, and are a prominent motif in painting and poetry.
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chrysanthemum (bound morpheme)
Examples
- 。Zhè bēi jú huā chá hěn hǎo hē.This cup of chrysanthemum tea is delicious.
- 。Qiūtiān gōngyuán lǐ yǒu hěn duō jú huā.In autumn, there are many chrysanthemums in the park.
- 。Tā sòng gěi wǒ yī shù jú huā.He gave me a bouquet of chrysanthemums.
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