万年青

萬年青

wànniánqīng

noun #29,417

Measure Word

一株万年青 zhū

Meanings

1 Rohdea japonica (Nippon lily)
2 evergreen plant (any species that stays green year-round)

Characters

ten thousand; myriad

green; blue-green; young; fresh

Examples

万年青象征长寿和常绿。

Wànniánqīng xiàngzhēng chángshòu hé cháng lǜ.

The Rohdea plant symbolizes longevity and ever-lasting greenness.

她在客厅摆了一盆万年青。

Tā zài kètīng bǎi le yī pén wànniánqīng.

She placed a pot of evergreen plant in the living room.

Tips

culture

万年青 literally means 'ten-thousand-year green'. It is a popular houseplant in China, associated with good luck, longevity, and prosperity, often given as a gift during the New Year.

Stroke Order

万 wàn

年 nián

青 qīng