莲 (lián) means lotus. Simplified form has 10 strokes under radical 艹.
Symbolizes purity rising unsullied from mud (出淤泥而不染). Avoid overly traditional pairings like 莲花; modern choices like 青莲 or 慕莲 sound poetic and serene.
Deeply cherished in Chinese poetry and Buddhist aesthetics for purity, spiritual awakening, and quiet grace.
Origin & Visual Logic: Plant radical (艹) over continuous connection (连), referencing the lotus root's unbroken silk fibers.
| Traditional / Simplified | Pinyin | CC-CEDICT Definitions |
|---|---|---|
| 蓮 / 莲 | lián | lotus |
Lexical entries derived from CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Make Me a Hanzi (APL / LGPL-3.0).
| Chinese Word | Pinyin | English Meaning | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 莲花 | liánhuā | lotus blossom | |
| 青莲 | qīnglián | blue-green lotus (poetic symbol of purity) | |
| 睡莲 | shuìlián | water lily |
See how native speakers pair 莲 (lián) into modern Chinese names:
"莲" has 10 strokes in Simplified Chinese (Traditional form: 蓮). Its primary dictionary radical is 艹, and you can animate or practice writing every stroke in order using the interactive grid on this page.
Rating: Good with Pairing (Feminine-leaning). Symbolizes purity rising unsullied from mud (出淤泥而不染). Avoid overly traditional pairings like 莲花; modern choices like 青莲 or 慕莲 sound poetic and serene.
Tattoo rating: Safe & Classic. Deeply cherished in Chinese poetry and Buddhist aesthetics for purity, spiritual awakening, and quiet grace.
