English–Chinese
“lotus” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhé huā
Example
公园里的荷花开了。gōng yuán lǐ de hé huā kāi le
The lotus in the park is blooming.
How to say “lotus” in Chinese
“Lotus” in Chinese is 荷花 (hé huā).
The distinctive blossom of a lotus plant, seen above still water as an ornamental flower.
Example sentences with 荷花
我在荷花池边散步，看到很多蜻蜓。wǒ zài hé huā chí biān sàn bù kàn dào hěn duō qīng tíng
I was walking by the lotus pond and saw many dragonflies.
Tips for using 荷花
- English lotus can refer to the whole plant or its flower, whereas this Chinese noun focuses specifically on the blossom.