chrysanthemum; day lily; virginal
Meanings
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chrysanthemum
literaryA classical and elegant name for chrysanthemum, often used in literary contexts.
Picking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence, calmly I see the southern mountains. The 'chrysanthemum' mentioned here is the ancient name for 'huanghua'.
The garden is in full bloom with chrysanthemums.
noun
day lily; golden needle (the edible flower bud)
neutralSpecifically refers to the dried flower buds of Hemerocallis citrina, used in cooking.
I put some day lilies in the soup today.
Stir-fried day lilies with eggs is a homely dish.
adjective
virginal; chaste; inexperienced (in sexual matters)
informalInformal, colloquial term, often used to describe a young man or woman who has not yet had sexual experience. The term 'huanghua guniang' is particularly common.
He's over twenty and is still a virgin young man.
In the old society, virginal girls were expected to guard their chastity.
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She has remained pure as jade and is a chaste, unmarried woman.