blue lotus

• 蓝莲花，学名 Nymphaea caerulea，是一种原产于埃及和东非部分地区的睡莲，在古埃及文化中因其致幻和药用特性而被使用，常出现在艺术中并与宗教仪式相关。

A water lily species (Nymphaea caerulea) native to Egypt and parts of East Africa, historically used in ancient Egyptian culture for its psychoactive and medicinal properties, often depicted in art and associated with spiritual rituals.

1. A type of water lilyB2formal

   A flowering aquatic plant (Nymphaea caerulea) native to the Nile region, known for its blue petals and historical use in ancient Egyptian culture.

   蓝莲花

   • The blue lotus was often depicted in ancient Egyptian art.
   • She grew a blue lotus in her garden pond.
   • The blue lotus blooms during the day and closes at night.

2. Symbol of spiritualityC1formal

   In some traditions, the blue lotus represents spiritual awakening, rebirth, and enlightenment.

   灵性的象征

   • The blue lotus is a symbol of the sun and creation in Egyptian mythology.
   • Meditation practices sometimes use the blue lotus as a symbol of purity.
   • The blue lotus appears in many spiritual texts as a metaphor for enlightenment.