莲
lotus; lotus seed; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
lotus; lotus flower
Symbolizes purity in Chinese culture ('rising unstained from the mud'). Also called '荷' or '芙蓉'.
Summer has arrived, and the lotus flowers in the pond are blooming beautifully.
The lotus rises from the mud yet remains unstained; washed by clear ripples, it is not seductive.
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Let's go to the park to admire the lotuses.
The leaves of this type of lotus are very large.
The painter is creating a painting of a lotus.
noun
lotus seed
Specifically refers to the seeds of the lotus plant, commonly used in cooking and desserts.
A lot of lotus seeds were added to this bowl of porridge.
Hunan lotus seeds are a famous local specialty of China.
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The lotus pod is full of lotus seeds.
He doesn't like eating the lotus plumule because it is too bitter.
Rock sugar with lotus seeds is a great food for moistening the lungs.
noun
a Chinese surname
Used as a family name.
Mr. Lian is our new neighbor.
Excuse me, where is Teacher Lian's office?
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The author of this book is a certain Mr./Ms. Lian.
She changed her surname from Lian to Lin.
In ancient times, the surname Lian was a very rare one.