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

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

Ralph Lauren said its sales in China rose more than 30% in its latest quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 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

The pink-and-white damask roses belong here, and the dear, profuse, and graceful Madame Plantier,—a dozen bushes of this hybrid China rose of seven leaflets are not too many.

From The Garden, You, and I by Wright, Mabel Osgood