No. 8,328 in Chinese
lily
The Chinese word "lily" (百合, bǎihé) refers to a type of flowering plant known for its elegant, trumpet-shaped blooms.
In a sentence
百合花姿态优雅，是许多人钟爱的花卉之一。
The lily has an elegant appearance and is one of the flowers loved by many people.
In this sentence, '百合花' refers to the literal plant or flower lily, describing its direct attributes and characteristics.
她的名字叫莉莉，寓意纯洁与美好。
Her name is Lily, symbolizing purity and goodness.
Here, '莉莉' is used as a proper noun, specifically as a person's given name, carrying symbolic meanings.
这道百合汤非常滋补，对身体有益。
This lily soup is very nourishing and beneficial for the body.
In this example, '百合' refers to an ingredient in a culinary context, indicating how the plant is utilized in cooking.
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