China rose

American  

[chahy-nuh rohz] / ˈtʃaɪ nə ˈroʊz /

noun

1. Also called Bengal rose.  a rose, Rosa chinensis, of China, having slightly fragrant crimson, pink, or white flowers.

2. Also called rose of China.  Also called Chinese hibiscus.  a tropical Asian shrub, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, of the mallow family, having showy, usually rose-red flowers.

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China rose British  

noun

1. a rosaceous shrub, Rosa chinensis (or R. indica ), with red, pink, or white fragrant flowers: the ancestor of many cultivated roses

2. a related dwarf plant, Rosa semperflorens, having crimson flowers

3. another name for hibiscus

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Etymology

Origin of China rose

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

Factory prices in China rose in March for the first time in more than three years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The Spanish government has said that Spain's exports to China rose 6.8 percent in 2025, crediting the growth to strong ties with Beijing.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

That meant that the effective rate on some imports from China rose to 45%, including a 25% levy on imported steel and aluminum.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025

Tariffs on China rose from 10% to 20%.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2025

Over the walls hang cataracts of roses, honey-pale clusters of the Banksia rose, and pink bushes of the China rose, growing as we never see them grow with us.

From Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Third series by Symonds, John Addington