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bông giấy

[ʔɓəwŋ͡m˧˧ zəj˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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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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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.

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