莲子

lián zǐ

CL 碗 wǎn 粒 lì 颗 kē

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun

Definitions

1. lotus seed

Word relationships

Related words

2 items

• 莲藕 lián ǒu 莲藕 lián ǒu lotus root lotus root: lotus root
• 莲花 lián huā 莲花 lián huā lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn, among others) lotus flower: lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn, among others)

Usage notes

Cultural notes

Lotus seeds are often used in traditional Chinese desserts and symbolize fertility.

Example Sentences

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我喜欢喝 莲子 汤。

I like to drink lotus seed soup.

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Child Words of 莲子

• 子 子 zǐ: son
• 莲 莲 lián: lotus