Korean Dictionary
How to say "Lotus Flower" in Korean
“Lotus Flower” in Korean is 연꽃 (pronounced "Yeonkkot").
연꽃
Yeonkkot
Usage & Context
연꽃 (lotus flower) is a symbol of purity and enlightenment in Korean Buddhist culture. Many temples feature lotus ponds, and the annual lotus lantern festival celebrates its beauty. Lotus roots and seeds are also used in Korean cuisine.
Example Sentence
여름에 연못에 연꽃이 활짝 펴요.
Lotus flowers bloom fully in ponds during summer.
How to use 연꽃 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Lotus Flower” is 연꽃, romanized as Yeonkkot.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'Yeon' like 'yawn'. 'Kkot' is pronounced with a strong, aspirated 'k' sound, similar to 'k-kott' where the 'o' is short and clipped, like 'o' in 'got'. The double 'ㄲ' makes the 'k' sound harder and tenser.
More Example Sentences
Explaining the symbolic meaning of the lotus in a religious context.
불교에서는 연꽃이 깨달음과 순수함을 상징해요.
In Buddhism, the lotus flower symbolizes enlightenment and purity.
Describing the beauty of a lotus festival.
여름밤에 연꽃 축제에 가면 정말 아름다워요.
If you go to a lotus flower festival on a summer night, it's truly beautiful.
Mentioning the health benefits or uses of lotus flowers.
연꽃차는 마음을 편안하게 해주는 효과가 있다고 해요.
Lotus flower tea is said to have a calming effect on the mind.
Cultural Context
The lotus flower (연꽃) holds deep cultural and spiritual significance in Korea, particularly within Buddhist traditions. It symbolizes purity, enlightenment, and rebirth, as it emerges pristine from muddy waters. Many ancient temples feature beautiful lotus ponds, and the annual Lotus Lantern Festival (연등회, Yeondeunghoe) celebrates its beauty and meaning. Beyond its symbolism, parts of the lotus, like its roots (연근, yeongeun) and seeds, are also used in Korean cuisine and traditional medicine.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
연꽃 피다
Lotus flowers bloom
연꽃 연못
Lotus pond
연꽃 축제
Lotus flower festival
Related Expressions
연잎
Yeonip
Lotus leaf
연근
Yeongeun
Lotus root
불교
Bulgyo
Buddhism
연등
Yeondeung
Lotus lantern
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