cây cảnh
[kəj˧˧ kajŋ̟˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An ornamental plant — the Northern word; Southerners say cây kiểng.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Cây trồng để trang trí — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói cây kiểng.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Cây cảnh này cần nhiều ánh sáng.This houseplant needs plenty of light.
Phòng khách có mấy cây cảnh nhỏ.There are a few small ornamental plants in the living room.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Cây cảnh means an ornamental plant, not plants generally; cây is the broader everyday term. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “cây cảnh” mean?
An ornamental plant — the Northern word; Southerners say cây kiểng.
Is “cây cảnh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“cây kiểng” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.