荷花 (hé huā) — lotus
Definition
荷花 is specifically the lotus flower — not a general term for flowers (that's 花朵). Strong cultural symbol in Chinese art and literature for purity, from the line "出淤泥而不染".
noun
lotus
Measure word · 朵
Examples
- 荷花。Sì yuàn lǐ de hé huā kāi dé fēi cháng hǎo kàn.The lotus in the temple garden blooms very beautifully.
- 荷花，。Tā qǐng wǒ hē le hé huā chá, wèi dào hěn qīng xiāng.She treated me to lotus tea, which had a delicate fragrance.
- 荷花，。hé huā Chū yū ní ér bù rǎn, cháng bèi yòng lái zàn měi pǐn gé.The lotus emerges from mud unstained and is often used to praise character.
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