"carnations" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 康乃馨

Definition

康乃馨是一种以波浪花瓣和浓郁香气著称的花，常用于花束和各种庆祝活动的装饰。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

康乃馨常用于母亲节、婚礼及表达爱或怀念的场合。谈论花束时常用复数。不要和“康乃馨色”（浅粉色）混淆。

Examples

She put fresh carnations in a vase on the table.

她把新鲜的**康乃馨**插在桌上的花瓶里。

Many people give their mothers carnations on Mother's Day.

许多人在母亲节赠送母亲**康乃馨**。

Red carnations are often used in wedding bouquets.

红色**康乃馨**常在婚礼花束中使用。

"I bought a bunch of pink carnations for grandma—she loves them!"

“我买了一束粉色**康乃馨**送给奶奶——她最喜欢！”

The garden was filled with the sweet smell of carnations in bloom.

花园里弥漫着盛开**康乃馨**的芳香。

Do you prefer roses or carnations in your bouquet?

你花束里喜欢玫瑰还是**康乃馨**？