narcissus; daffodil
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
narcissus; daffodil (the plant); perennial herbaceous plant with an ovoid underground bulb, linear leaves, and fragrant white flowers with yellow centers
Refers to the entire Narcissus tazetta var. chinensis plant, including its bulbs, leaves, and flowers. The bulbs and flowers are used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Wǒ我
zài在
chuāng窗
tái台
shàng上
yǎng养
le了
yī一
pén盆
shuǐ水
xiān仙
。
I am growing a pot of narcissus on the windowsill.
Shuǐ水
xiān仙
de的
lín鳞
jīng茎
yǒu有
dú毒
，
wù误
shí食
huì会
yǐn引
qǐ起
ǒu呕
tù吐
。
The bulbs of narcissus are toxic, and accidental ingestion can cause vomiting.
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Zhè这
zhū株
shuǐ水
xiān仙
zhǎng长
de得
hěn很
mào茂
shèng盛
。
This narcissus plant is growing very vigorously.
noun
narcissus flower; the flower of the narcissus plant
Specifically refers to the blossom, which is typically white with a yellow corona and has a sweet fragrance. Popular as a decorative flower during Chinese New Year.
Zhè这
duǒ朵
shuǐ水
xiān仙
zhēn真
xiāng香
a啊
！
This narcissus flower smells so sweet!
Tā她
mǎi买
le了
yī一
shù束
shuǐ水
xiān仙
chā插
zài在
huā花
píng瓶
lǐ里
。
She bought a bunch of narcissus flowers and put them in a vase.
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Dōng冬
tiān天
zhèng正
shì是
shuǐ水
xiān仙
shèng盛
kāi开
de的
jì季
jié节
。
Winter is exactly the season when narcissus flowers bloom.