莲藕
lián'ǒu
Lotus root
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It has little holes inside — lovely in soup!
How to say “lotus root” in Chinese
The Mandarin Chinese word for lotus root is 莲藕, written in pinyin as lián'ǒu. Tap the speaker above to hear it spoken slowly and clearly — perfect for toddlers and parents learning together.
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