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No. 7,400 in Chinese

莲

"莲" means "lotus."

In a sentence

  • 清晨的湖面上,开满了粉红色的莲花。

    In the early morning, the lake is covered with blooming pink lotus flowers.

    '莲' refers to '莲花', meaning 'lotus flowers', which are plants that grow in lakes.

  • 莲子有丰富的营养价值,是一种健康的食品。

    Lotus seeds have rich nutritional value and are considered a healthy food.

    '莲' stands for '莲子', referring to 'lotus seeds', which are the edible seeds of the lotus plant.

  • 每年夏天,这片池塘里的莲叶生机盎然。

    Every summer, the lotus leaves in this pond are full of vitality.

    '莲' is part of '莲叶', referring to 'lotus leaves', which are the leaves of the lotus plant.

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