- 莲藕 lián'ǒu lotus rootthe edible, fleshy underground stem of the lotus plant, characterized by its long shape and many air holes
- 藕断丝连 ǒuduànsīlián apparently severed but still connectedLiterally means that a lotus root might be broken while its fibers remain joined; used to describe people who have ended a formal relationship but remain emotionally attached or involved, especially former lovers.
- 藕粉 ǒufěn lotus root starchstarch made from the root of the lotus plant; can be used as arrowroot powder or mixed with water to make a nutritious porridge
- 藕荷色 ǒuhésè pale pinkish purplea pale purple color with a slight pinkish tint
- 藕节 ǒujié lotus root nodethe joint of a lotus rhizome, used in traditional medicine to stop bleeding
- 藕丝 ǒusī lotus root fiberThe stringy fibers found inside a lotus root or flower stalk
- 藕色 ǒusè pale pinkish graya color resembling the flesh of a lotus root, specifically a light grayish pink or pale pinkish gray
- 藕荷 ǒuhé pale pinkish purplea color that is light purple with a slight reddish tint
- 藕合色 ǒuhésè pale pinkish purplea color that is light purple with a hint of red
- 藕灰 ǒuhuī pale pinkish graya color similar to the outer skin of a lotus root, described as light gray with a slight reddish or pinkish tint
- 吃藕 chī'ǒu uglyunattractive; ugly. This is a slang term derived from the fact that its pronunciation sounds similar to the word [[丑|丑|chou3]].
- 抛生藕 pāoshēng'ǒu to flirt(Cantonese) of a woman, to direct a coquettish look, comment, or gesture at a man
- 蕉藕 jiāo'ǒu Queensland arrowrootA perennial herb with starchy roots, thick purple stems, and bright red flowers; its rhizomes are used for food or starch, and its fibers are used to make paper
- 藕合 ǒuhé pale purplepale pinkish purple; also written as [[藕荷|藕荷|ou3 he2]]
- 藕棒儿 ǒubàngr lotus root segmentsthe thick and round segments of a lotus rootstock
- 藕花 ǒuhuā lotus flower
- 藕覆 ǒufù stockingsAnkle-wraps or knee-length stockings; specifically, tube-shaped cloth covers worn over the ankles and feet by women with bound feet in former times.
- 藕零儿 ǒulíngr fried lotus slicesa snack made of fried slices of lotus root, sweet potato, or similar vegetables coated in sugar
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- MTSU Chinese text computingSUBTLEX-CH