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- 茉莉
茉莉
mò lì
Meaning
- jasmine
Definition
一种常绿灌木，叶子对生，花白色，有香气。也指这种植物的花。
An evergreen shrub with opposite leaves, white fragrant flowers. Also refers to the flower of this plant.
Usage
常用于指代茉莉花，可用来形容香气、花茶等，也可作为人名。
Often used to refer to jasmine flowers, can describe fragrance, jasmine tea, etc., and can also be used as a person's name.
Examples
- 1 茉莉花开的时候，整个院子都香了。(When jasmine blooms, the whole yard smells fragrant.)
- 2 我很喜欢喝茉莉花茶，味道清新。(I really like drinking jasmine tea; it has a fresh taste.)
- 3 她送了我一束茉莉花，香气扑鼻。(She gave me a bouquet of jasmine flowers with an overwhelming fragrance.)
- 4 这首《茉莉花》是中国著名的民歌。(The song 'Jasmine Flower' is a famous Chinese folk song.)
- 5 茉莉精油可以用来按摩，放松身心。(Jasmine essential oil can be used for massage to relax the body and mind.)
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