Korean Dictionary
How to say "Lotus flower" in Korean
“Lotus flower” in Korean is 연꽃 (pronounced "Yeonkkot").
연꽃
Yeonkkot
Usage & Context
A sacred aquatic flower with deep Buddhist significance in Korea. Temple ponds throughout Korea feature blooming lotus flowers. 연꽃 축제 (lotus festivals) are held at Buyeo, Gyeongju, and other historic sites. The lotus symbolizes purity rising from muddy water — a central Buddhist metaphor in Korean spiritual culture.
Example Sentence
연꽃은 불교 문화에서 중요한 의미를 가지고 있어요.
The lotus flower holds important meaning in Buddhist culture.
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
The pronunciation for "연꽃" is "Yeon-kkot." It sounds like "yeon" (rhymes with "yawn" but with a softer 'y' sound, or "yawn" without the 'n' at the end, then add 'n') and "kkot" (a strong, aspirated 'k' sound followed by "oat" but with a short 'o' like "cot"). The 'kk' sound is a tense consonant.
More Example Sentences
Describing a common sight at Buddhist temples.
사찰 연못에는 아름다운 연꽃이 피어 있어요.
Beautiful lotus flowers bloom in the temple pond.
Sharing a festival experience.
연꽃 축제에 가서 예쁜 연꽃 사진을 많이 찍었어요.
I went to the lotus festival and took many beautiful lotus flower pictures.
Explaining a traditional healthy food.
연잎밥은 연잎에 밥을 싸서 찐 건강식이에요.
Yeonipbap is a healthy dish of rice steamed wrapped in lotus leaves.
Cultural Context
연꽃 (yeonkkot, lotus flower) holds profound spiritual significance in Korean culture, particularly within Buddhism. It symbolizes purity, enlightenment, and rebirth, as it emerges pristine from muddy waters. You'll frequently see lotus flowers depicted in Buddhist art, architecture, and blooming in temple ponds across Korea. Many regions host 연꽃 축제 (lotus festivals) in summer, celebrating its beauty and cultural importance, offering a serene and picturesque experience.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
연꽃이 피다.
Lotus flowers bloom.
연꽃 축제.
Lotus festival.
진흙 속에서 피어나는 연꽃.
A lotus flower blooming in the mud (symbolizing purity).
Related Expressions
연잎
Yeonip
Lotus leaf
연근
Yeongeun
Lotus root
불교
Bulgyo
Buddhism
연못
Yeonmot
Pond
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