noun
China rose; Rosa chinensis
Refers to the plant species Rosa chinensis, commonly known as China rose. Also called 庚申薔薇 (こうしんばら).
See also: 庚申薔薇 (こうしんばら)
庭にチョウシュンカが咲いている。
China roses are blooming in the garden.
チョウシュンカは庚申薔薇とも呼ばれる。
China rose is also called kōshinbara.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
From Chinese 長春花 (chángchūnhuā), literally 'everlasting spring flower'.