lián
ǒu

technical
common

Meaning of 莲藕

莲藕 means lotus stem and rhizome; lotus root (the edible rhizome). Pronounced lián ǒu.

  • lotus stem and rhizome
  • lotus root (the edible rhizome)

Definitions & Examples

Lián
ǒu
tóng
gēn
 
men
de
guān
fēn
 

'Lotus stems share the same root' is a metaphor for their inseparable relationship.

huā
suī
měi
 
dàn
lián
ǒu
cái
shì
zhēn
zhèng
de
bǎo
zàng
 

Though the lotus flower is beautiful, the lotus rhizome is the true treasure.

Zhè
huà
zhì
miáo
huì
le
shuǐ
miàn
xià
de
lián
ǒu
 

This painting meticulously depicts the lotus rhizome beneath the water surface.

Measure Words

/ jié
Primary
/ gēn
/ duàn
/ jīn