coeng4薔蔷
Jyutpingcoeng4
Yalechèuhng
Definition
Wild rose; multiflora rose.
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How it's used
The character 薔 is almost exclusively used as part of the compound 薔薇. It is rarely encountered as a standalone noun in daily speech, as native speakers prefer the full two-character term to refer to the flower. Using it alone can sound overly poetic or archaic, similar to using a single character for a flower name that is typically disyllabic.
Measure word
do2朵dóExamples
There are many wild roses planted here.
Do you like wild rose flowers?
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Common phrases
wild rose flower
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Grammar guides
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