藕

ǒu
Rank #3922

Definitions

ǒu root of lotus

Etymology phono-semantic

plant

Semantic: 艹 Phonetic: 耦

About

The character 藕, denoting the lotus root, incorporates the grass radical 艹 to signify its plant category and the component 耦 for its phonetic value, with the latter also hinting at the connected nature of the root's segments due to its independent meaning of pairing or coupling. Its etymology points to an early association with the concept of linkage, as embedded in the phonetic element, and throughout its historical usage, the character has consistently referred to the edible rhizome of the lotus plant without undergoing significant semantic alteration. The structural integrity of the character has been preserved, with its traditional form maintaining the same compositional elements that highlight both its auditory resemblance and its botanical classification.

Example Sentences Hide

妈妈买了新鲜的莲藕。

Māma mǎi le xīnxiān de lián'ǒu.

Mom bought fresh lotus root.

我喜欢吃凉拌藕片。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī liángbàn ǒupiàn.

I like to eat cold tossed lotus root slices.

藕粉是用莲藕制成的。

Ŏufěn shì yòng lián'ǒu zhìchéng de.

Lotus root starch is made from lotus root.

炖排骨汤时放点藕很好喝。

Dùn páigǔ tāng shí fàng diǎn ǒu hěn hǎohē.

It's very tasty to put some lotus root in stewed pork rib soup.

这种藕的口感非常清脆。

Zhè zhǒng ǒu de kǒugǎn fēichāng qīngcuì.

This type of lotus root has a very crisp and crunchy texture.

藕断丝连这个成语很有画面感。

Ŏu duàn sī lián zhège chéngyǔ hěn yǒu huàmiàn gǎn.

The idiom "lotus root snaps but its fibers stay joined" is very visual.

莲藕富含膳食纤维，对健康有益。

Lián'ǒu fù hán shànshí xiānwéi, duì jiànkāng yǒuyì.

Lotus root is rich in dietary fiber, which is beneficial for health.

这道糯米藕的做法需要耐心和技巧。

Zhè dào nuòmǐ ǒu de zuòfǎ xūyào nàixīn hé jìqiǎo.

The method for making this sticky rice stuffed lotus root requires patience and skill.

Related Characters

Component: 耦

英 花 落 节 苏 苦 若 药 获 范 著 艺 草 藏

Components

耦 艹

Example Words

莲藕 藕断丝连 吃藕