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百合 (bǎi hé): (botany) lily; (ACG) (slang) yuri (genre depicting romantic or intimate relationships between women)

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
(botany) lily; (ACG) (slang) yuri (genre depicting romantic or intimate relationships between women)
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • (botany) lily
  • (ACG) (slang) yuri (genre depicting romantic or intimate relationships between women)

Chinese explanation

  • 一种多年生草本植物,花大而美丽,常见的有白色、粉色等,常用来观赏
  • 在中文里也常象征纯洁、高雅,或用来祝福百年好合。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

hundred

HSK 5

to close

Example sentences

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She was holding a bouquet of pure white lilies, and a faint fragrance drifted over.

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Many lilies are planted in the garden, and they bloom especially beautifully in summer.

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Lilies are not only beautiful but can also be used as medicine; they have the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving coughs.

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In Chinese culture, lilies symbolize a harmonious union lasting a hundred years, and are often used to bless newlyweds.

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Mom put some lilies and lotus seeds in the soup; it tastes very light and sweet.

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