"lotus" in Chinese (Simplified)
莲花荷花
Definition
莲花是一种大型水生植物,有宽大的叶子和美丽的花朵,生长在浅水池塘和湖泊中。它以美丽著称,在许多文化中是纯洁的象征。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“莲花”用于科学和象征性语境,常关联亚洲文化、宗教或艺术。不要与“百合”(lily)混淆,那是另一种水生花朵。常见搭配:“莲花池”、“莲花姿势”(瑜伽)。
Examples
The lotus grows in ponds and lakes.
**莲花**生长在池塘和湖泊中。
The lotus has large, flat leaves.
**莲花**有宽大而平整的叶子。
Many people admire the beauty of the lotus.
许多人欣赏**莲花**的美丽。
The lotus is a symbol of purity in many cultures.
**莲花**在许多文化中是纯洁的象征。
Buddhists often use the lotus flower as a spiritual symbol.
佛教徒常用**莲花**作为精神象征。
She sat in the lotus position during yoga class.
瑜伽课上她做了**莲花**坐姿。