菡 (hàn) - Lotus bud — refers specifically to an unopened & used in classical literature to symbolize purity and

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Lotus bud — refers specifically to an unopened lotus flower;

used in classical literature to symbolize purity and beauty.

Lotus bud — refers specifically to an unopenedused in classical literature to symbolize purity and

Usage highlights

Lotus budsLotus flower budBeautiful lotusLotus fragranceJade lotusLotus pond

Synonyms

  • 荷— lotus (general term)
  • 莲— lotus (alternative term)
  • 芙蓉— lotus (literary term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lotus buds (菡萏) are about to bloom in the pond.
  • Her name contains the character for lotus bud (菡).
  • Ancient poets often praised the beauty of lotus buds (菡萏).
  • The garden was full of lotus flowers and buds (荷花菡萏).

Collocations

  • Lotus buds(菡萏)
  • Lotus flower bud(荷花菡)
  • Beautiful lotus(美菡)
  • Lotus fragrance(菡香)
  • Jade lotus(玉菡)
  • Lotus pond(菡池)

Idioms

  • Lotus buds about to bloom(菡萏将开)
  • Beautiful as a lotus bud(美若菡萏)
  • Lotus emerging from clear water(清水出菡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the lotus symbolizes purity, elegance, and perfection as it grows from mud but remains unstained.
  • The character 菡 appears frequently in classical poetry and literature to describe the beauty of lotus buds.
  • Used in feminine names to convey grace, purity, and natural beauty.

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