liánróng

莲蓉

Word · NounTraditional蓮蓉

lotus seed paste

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

noun

lotus seed paste; a sweet or savory filling made from ground lotus seeds

Specifically refers to the paste made from lotus seeds. It is a classic filling for many Chinese pastries, especially those consumed during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Wǒ我
zuì最
xǐ喜
huan欢
lián莲
róng蓉
yuè月
bǐng饼
 。

I like lotus seed paste mooncakes the most.

Zhè这
xiē些
bāo包
zi子
shì是
yòng用
lián莲
róng蓉
hé和
dàn蛋
huáng黄
zuò做
xiàn馅
de的
 。

These steamed buns are filled with lotus seed paste and salted egg yolk.

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Chuán传
tǒng统
gāo糕
diǎn点
jīng经
cháng常
shǐ使
yòng用
lián莲
róng蓉
 。

Traditional pastries often use lotus seed paste.

Lián莲
róng蓉
xiàn馅
yòu又
xiāng香
yòu又
huá滑
 。

The lotus seed paste filling is fragrant and smooth.