tou4 mei4荼蘼
Jyutpingtou4 mei4
Yaletòuh mèih
Definition
Rubus rosifolius, a species of scrambling shrub in the rose family.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in literary or botanical contexts rather than everyday conversation. It is famously associated with the phrase 開到荼蘼, which metaphorically describes the end of a cycle or the final, most intense stage of something before it fades away.
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fo2棵fóExamples
There are many Rubus rosifolius planted in the garden.
Do you know when the Rubus rosifolius blooms?
Related words
Common phrases
blooming to the very end
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with common garden flowers because of its poetic usage in literature, but it is a specific species of bramble rather than a generic term for a beautiful flower.
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Grammar guides
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