櫣 (lián) - A type of plant, specifically referring to the & also used in some place names.

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lián ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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櫣 · lián

A type of plant, specifically referring to the lotus root or water lily;

also used in some place names.

A type of plant, specifically referring to thealso used in some place names.

Usage highlights

Lotus rootLotus seedLotus leafLotus flowerWater lilyLotus pond

Synonyms

  • 莲— lotus (the flower)
  • 荷— lotus (the plant)
  • 藕— lotus root

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lotus root (莲藕) is a common ingredient in Chinese cuisine.
  • Water lilies (荷花) bloom in the pond.
  • This dish contains sliced lotus root (藕片).

Collocations

  • Lotus root(莲藕)
  • Lotus seed(莲子)
  • Lotus leaf(荷叶)
  • Lotus flower(莲花)
  • Water lily(荷花)
  • Lotus pond(藕塘)

Idioms

  • Out of mud unsullied(出淤泥而不染)
  • Lotus roots snapped but fibres still joined(藕断丝连)
  • Step by step to pluck the lotus(步步生莲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The lotus symbolizes purity and elegance in Chinese culture as it grows from mud but remains unstained.
  • Lotus roots are commonly used in Chinese cuisine and traditional medicine.
  • The character appears in some historical place names and botanical contexts.

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