芦荟
lúhuì
芦荟 (lúhuì) is the Mandarin word for aloe vera.
芦荟 is a noun used to refer to the aloe vera plant.
Meaning: Aloe vera (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
lúhuì
Did you know?
- You may find 芦荟 used in traditional Chinese desserts and drinks, where it is diced into small cubes and paired with honey or other sweets.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, 芦荟 is classified as having a 'cold' nature, meaning it is used specifically to treat 'heat' related ailments like inflammation or burns.
- The first character 芦 refers to a type of 'reed', showing that the plant was categorized by its structural similarity to other hardy, water-loving plants when the name was coined.
Examples in context
- 这种芦荟很有用。Zhè zhǒng lúhuì hěn yǒuyòng.This kind of aloe vera is very useful.
- 我想买一盆芦荟。Wǒ xiǎng mǎi yī pén lúhuì.I want to buy a pot of aloe vera.
- 芦荟可以修复皮肤。Lúhuì kěyǐ xiūfù pífū.Aloe vera can repair the skin.
Example conversation
At a plant nursery.
- 伟 Wei佳怡，你看这盆芦荟漂亮吗？Jiāyí, nǐ kàn zhè pén lúhuì piàoliang ma?Jiayi, do you think this aloe vera is beautiful?
- 佳怡 Jiayi它看起来很健康。Tā kàn qǐlái hěn jiànkāng.It looks very healthy.
- 伟 Wei我也觉得，我也想买一盆。Wǒ yě juédé, wǒ yě xiǎng mǎi yī pén.I think so too, I want to buy one as well.
- 佳怡 Jiayi伟，带回家养吧。Wěi, dài huí jiā yǎng ba.Wei, take it home to grow it.
