雛菊 / 雏菊
chújú
The English word "daisy" is translated into Chinese as 雛菊 / 雏菊 (chújú). Wiktionary also lists 延命菊 (yánmìngjú).
Meaning: Bellis perennis (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 雛菊 / 雏菊 | chújú |
| 延命菊 | yánmìngjú |
雛菊 / 雏菊 refers to the flowering plant Bellis perennis. When "Daisy" is used as a person's given name, it is transliterated as 黛西 (Dàixī).
Which one should you use?
雛菊 / 雏菊 is the standard term for the flower, while 延命菊 is another specific term for a daisy-like plant. When referring to a person's name, use the transliteration 黛西.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
chújú
Did you know?
- The character 黛 (dài) used in the name 黛西 refers to a specific dark pigment used in ancient Chinese eyebrow makeup.
- The character 雛 in 雛菊 means 'young bird' or 'chick'. This describes the flower's small size and delicate appearance as if it were a baby bird.
- In Chinese culture, the 菊 (chújú) family of flowers is traditionally associated with the autumn and is one of the 'Four Gentlemen' of plants, representing nobility and endurance.
Example sentences for Chinese are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “daisy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
