bông giấy
[ʔɓəwŋ͡m˧˧ zəj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) bougainvillea
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bông giấy ngũ sắc có 5 màu: đỏ, hồng, cam, trắng, tím; là loài dễ trồng, ít sâu bệnh, chịu hạn tốt, phù hợp với khí hậu nhiệt đới. Cây siêng ra hoa quanh năm và có thể cắt tỉa, uốn sửa theo nhiều dáng thế khác nhau.Five-colored bougainvilleas are either red-, pink-, orange-, white-, or purple-colored; [bougainvillea] is a species easy to grow, rarely susceptible to pests and diseases, and drought-tolerant, thus fitting for the tropical climate. These plants bloom all year round and can be trimmed and bent into
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “bông giấy” mean?
(noun) bougainvillea
Is “bông giấy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.