mun5 tin1 sing1滿天星满天星
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Yalemúhn tīn sīng
Definition
Baby's breath (Gypsophila paniculata), a plant with small white flowers resembling stars, used in bouquets and decorations.
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How it's used
The name evokes the visual effect of tiny white flowers scattered across a bouquet like stars in the night sky. It is almost exclusively used as a filler flower in floral arrangements rather than as a centerpiece. Florists often pair it with roses to add texture and a delicate, romantic aesthetic.
Measure word
cuk1束chūkExamples
Do you like baby's breath?
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Common phrases
a bouquet of baby's breath
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Grammar guides
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