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莲, with its traditional form 蓮, is a phono-semantic compound. The semantic radical 艹 (cǎo, grass) at the top classifies it as a plant. The lower component 连 (lián, to connect) provides the pronunciation and may conceptually allude to the plant's interconnected rhizomes. The character refers specifically to the lotus, a culturally significant aquatic plant, encompassing its flowers, seeds, and edible roots. This structure has consistently denoted the lotus throughout history, with its botanical meaning remaining stable.
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池塘里开着莲花。
我喜欢莲花的清香。
莲蓬里面有许多莲子。
夏天是欣赏莲花的好季节。
妈妈买了一些新鲜的莲藕。
这片湿地是莲花生长的理想环境。
莲的生长离不开淤泥的滋养。
他的画以莲为主题，象征高洁品格。