蓉 (róng) - Rong — refers to lotus, specifically lotus root & also used in names of places, especially Chengdu

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róng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

荣榕

蓉 · róng

Rong — refers to lotus, specifically lotus root or petals;

also used in names of places, especially Chengdu (蓉城).

Rong — refers to lotus, specifically lotus rootalso used in names of places, especially Chengdu

Usage highlights

Lotus rootChengdu cityLotus pasteHibiscus flowerLotus seedLotus pond

Synonyms

  • 莲— lotus (the plant)
  • 荷— lotus (the flower)
  • 芙蓉— hibiscus or lotus (in literary context)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Lotus root soup is nutritious (莲藕汤).
  • Chengdu is known as the Hibiscus City (蓉城).
  • She loves lotus seed paste buns (莲蓉包).
  • The lotus flower blooms in summer (芙蓉花).

Collocations

  • Lotus root(莲蓉)
  • Chengdu city(蓉城)
  • Lotus paste(莲蓉)
  • Hibiscus flower(芙蓉)
  • Lotus seed(莲蓉)
  • Lotus pond(芙蓉池)

Idioms

  • Hibiscus emerging from clear water(出水芙蓉)
  • Lotus root breaks but fibers remain connected(藕断丝连)
  • Lotus in the wind(芙蓉并蒂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 蓉 is closely associated with the lotus flower, which symbolizes purity, integrity, and elegance in Chinese culture.
  • Chengdu is nicknamed 蓉城 (Rong City) because of the historical planting of hibiscus (芙蓉) around the city walls during the Five Dynasties period.
  • The lotus is a Buddhist symbol of enlightenment, rising pure from muddy waters.

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