百合 (bǎihé): lily (the flower)

Measure Word

一朵百合 duǒ

Tā zuì xǐhuan de huā shì bǎihé.

Her favorite flower is the lily.

Bǎihéhuā dàibiǎo chúnjié.

Lilies represent purity.

culture

百合 literally means 'hundred unions' and symbolizes unity and long-lasting love. Lilies are popular at weddings in China.

usage

In anime/manga subculture, 百合 refers to the 'yuri' genre depicting romantic relationships between women, borrowed from Japanese usage.

百 bǎi

合 hé