cherry blossom — the delicate pink or white flowers of a cherry tree
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the delicate pink or white flowers of a cherry tree
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃeri ˈblɑsəm/
Korean meaning: 벚꽃
Korean pronunciation: **체**리 **블**라썸
Example Sentences
- My Instagram is full of cherry blossom photos, but I only took selfies and forgot the actual flowers.
- Cherry blossom season in Japan attracts millions of tourists every year.
- The gentle breeze scattered cherry blossom petals across the pathway.
cherry blossom
NOUN//ˈtʃeri ˈblɑsəm//
the delicate pink or white flowers of a cherry tree
the delicate pink or white flowers of a cherry tree
Under cherry blossom so awesome, sits a wondering little possum!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'Cherry'는 라틴어 'cerasus'(체리나무)에서 유래했고, 'blossom'은 고대 영어 'blostm'(꽃)에서 왔습니다. 일본의 벚꽃 문화가 서구에 알려지면서 이 표현이 널리 퍼졌습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My Instagram is full of cherry blossom photos, but I only took selfies and forgot the actual flowers.”
“Cherry blossom season in Japan attracts millions of tourists every year.”
“The gentle breeze scattered cherry blossom petals across the pathway.”
“He proposed under the cherry blossom tree, hoping the romantic setting would guarantee a 'yes'.”
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