Definition
莲 refers to the lotus plant (Nelumbo nucifera), a symbol of purity and elegance in Chinese culture. It is also used in the name of a Buddhist sect, the Pure Land sect (莲宗). Note that 'water lily' is a different plant (睡莲); 莲 specifically means lotus.
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lotus (Nelumbo nucifera)(Buddhism) the Pure Land sect
Examples
- 莲。Xiàtiān chítáng lǐ de lián kāi de fēicháng měilì.The lotuses in the pond bloom very beautifully in summer.
- 莲。Zhè fú huà shàng de lián xiàngzhēng zhe chúnjié.The lotus in this painting symbolizes purity.
- 莲，。Tā xìnyǎng lián zōng, měitiān niàn fó.He follows the Pure Land sect and chants Buddha's name every day.
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