蓞 (dàn) - A variant form of 萏, used in the

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蓞 · dàn

A variant form of 萏, used in the term 菡萏 (hàndàn) meaning lotus flower, specifically referring to lotus buds or young lotus flowers.

A variant form of 萏, used in the

Usage highlights

菡蓞菡蓞花开菡蓞香消初发菡蓞水中菡蓞

Synonyms

  • 萏— standard form in 菡萏 for lotus buds
  • 莲— lotus (general term)
  • 荷— lotus flower

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lotus buds are beautiful (菡蓞很美).
  • Ancient poetry describes the lotus (菡蓞 in classical texts).
  • The pond was full of blooming lotuses (满池菡蓞).

Collocations

  • hàndàn(菡蓞)
  • lotus flowers blooming(菡蓞花开)
  • fragrance of lotus fading(菡蓞香消)
  • newly sprouted lotus buds(初发菡蓞)
  • lotus in water(水中菡蓞)

Idioms

  • The fragrance of lotus fades and green leaves wither(菡蓞香销翠叶残)
  • Lotus buds bloom into lotus flowers(菡蓞发荷花)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese poetry and literature as part of 菡萏.
  • Represents purity, elegance, and summer beauty in Chinese culture.
  • Associated with Buddhist symbolism of purity rising from mud.

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