lán​yīn​xù​guǒ

happy start, sad end

  1. lán proper nounnoun
    orchid
    (bound form) orchid; refers to several varieties of fragrant plants like 兰花 lán​huā, 兰草 lán​cǎo, and 木兰 mù​lán
  2. reason
    cause; reason; a factor or condition that produces a result, often contrasted with guǒ
  3. fluff
    fluffy, lightweight matter that floats in the air, such as willow catkins or reed down
  4. result
    (bound form) result; consequence; outcome; specifically the end result in contrast to the cause yīn