ngọc lan
/ŋɔk˧˥ laːn˧˧/
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A type of fragrant white orchid native to Southeast Asia, also used as a common feminine given name in Vietnamese
Ngọc lan nở thơm cả góc vườn
The ngọc lan orchid blooms and scents the whole corner of the garden
Etymology
In Vietnamese, "ngọc" means jade and "lan" means orchid. The name combines these two words to describe the flower's precious, delicate beauty
Memory Aid
Remember: ngọc = jade (precious stone) + lan = orchid, so it is the precious jade orchid
Collocations
hoa ngọc lanhương ngọc lancây ngọc lan
Synonyms
Michelia albawhite champaca
Related Words
hoa lanngọclan
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