萏 (dàn) - Lotus bud & specifically refers to the unopened flower of the

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萏 · dàn

Lotus bud;

specifically refers to the unopened flower of the lotus plant.

Lotus budspecifically refers to the unopened flower of the

Usage highlights

Lotus budLotus flowers and budsBeautiful lotus budLotus bud about to bloomLotus bud in the pond

Synonyms

  • 菡萏— lotus bud (the complete term)
  • 花苞— flower bud (general term)
  • 蓓蕾— bud (general term)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lotus buds (菡萏) are about to bloom.
  • We admired the lotus flowers and buds (荷花与菡萏) in the pond.
  • The lotus bud (菡萏) is a symbol of purity and potential.

Collocations

  • Lotus bud(菡萏)
  • Lotus flowers and buds(荷花菡萏)
  • Beautiful lotus bud(芙蕖菡萏)
  • Lotus bud about to bloom(含苞菡萏)
  • Lotus bud in the pond(池中菡萏)

Idioms

  • Lotus flowers and buds in full bloom(芙蕖菡萏)
  • The lotus bud emerges from the mud(出淤泥而不染的菡萏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the lotus bud symbolizes purity, perfection, and spiritual promise emerging from muddy waters.
  • Often appears in classical poetry and literature as a metaphor for untouched beauty and potential.
  • The character 萏 is almost exclusively used in the compound 菡萏 (hàndàn), meaning lotus bud.

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