莲子 (liánzǐ): lotus seed

Measure Word

一颗莲子 kē

莲子可以用来煮粥。

Liánzǐ kěyǐ yònglái zhǔ zhōu.

Lotus seeds can be used to make porridge.

这道甜品加了莲子和红枣。

Zhè dào tiánpǐn jiā le liánzǐ hé hóngzǎo.

This dessert has lotus seeds and red dates.

culture

Lotus seeds are widely used in Chinese cuisine and traditional medicine. They symbolize fertility and are common in wedding banquets.

莲 lián

子 zǐ