莲 (lián) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 莲 (lián) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 莲 (lián) means "lotus". with 10 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 莲 stroke by stroke?

莲 has 10 strokes. The radical is 艹. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 莲 and 兹?

莲 (lián) and 兹 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 莲?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 艹. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 莲?

Common words containing 莲 include: 莲花 (lián huā) — lotus flower; 莲蓬 (lián péng) — lotus seed pod; 睡莲 (shuì lián) — Water lily..

How to Write 莲

The character 莲 (lián) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

莲 is pronounced lián in Mandarin Chinese. It means lotus.

Common Words with 莲

莲花 lián huā

lotus flower

莲蓬 lián péng

lotus seed pod

睡莲 shuì lián

Water lily.

Example Sentences

莲花在夏天开放。

lián huā zài xià tiān kāi fàng

Lotus flowers bloom in summer.

莲蓬里有莲子。

lián péng lǐ yǒu lián zi

There are lotus seeds inside the lotus seed pod.

这里的睡莲很美。

zhè lǐ de shuì lián hěn měi

The water lilies here are very beautiful.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苑 yuàn

苒 rǎn

Practice Writing 莲 (lián)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 莲

What does 莲 (lián) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 莲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 莲 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 莲?

What common words use 莲?

How to Write 莲 (lián)