tử đinh hương
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: đinh tử hương
Meaning · English
lilac
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hoa tử đinh hương có mùi thơm dịu.Lilac flowers have a gentle fragrance.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: The source reversed the compounds: đinh tử hương is not the usual term for lilac. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “tử đinh hương” mean?
lilac
Is “tử đinh hương” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.