hoa hồng
[hwaː˧˧ həwŋ͡m˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) rose (flower)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cô ấy mua một bó hoa hồng.She bought a bouquet of roses.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Hoa hồng avoids confusion with hồng meaning the color pink or persimmon. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) commission (fee charged)
Common questions
What does “hoa hồng” mean?
(noun) rose (flower)
Is “hoa hồng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.