蕖 (qú) - Lotus flower — specifically refers to the lotus & used in classical Chinese literature and names.

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蕖 · qú

Lotus flower — specifically refers to the lotus plant and its blossoms;

used in classical Chinese literature and names.

Lotus flower — specifically refers to the lotusused in classical Chinese literature and names.

Usage highlights

Lotus flowerLotus blossomLotus plantLotus pondLotus fragranceLotus leaf

Synonyms

  • 荷— lotus (general term)
  • 莲— lotus (common term)
  • 芙蓉— lotus (poetic term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lotus flower blooms in summer (芙蕖).
  • She admired the beautiful lotus (蕖花).
  • This pond is full of lotus plants (荷蕖).
  • The lotus root is edible (蕖藕).

Collocations

  • Lotus flower(芙蕖)
  • Lotus blossom(蕖花)
  • Lotus plant(荷蕖)
  • Lotus pond(蕖池)
  • Lotus fragrance(蕖香)
  • Lotus leaf(蕖叶)

Idioms

  • Beautiful as a lotus emerging from clear water(清水出芙蕖)
  • Lotus flowers in the wind(风动芙蕖)
  • Lotus fragrance filling the courtyard(满庭蕖香)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the lotus symbolizes purity, elegance, and spiritual enlightenment as it grows from mud but remains unstained.
  • The character 蕖 appears frequently in classical poetry and literature to describe beauty and refinement.
  • Often used in feminine names to convey grace, beauty, and purity.

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