Prefecture-level city in the [[广西|廣西|guang3 xi1]] Zhuang Autonomous Region, famous for its karst landscape and scenic hills along the [[漓江|灕江|li2 jiang1]]

sweet-scented osmanthus; an evergreen shrub or small tree with fragrant white or yellow flowers often used as a flavoring or perfume

cinnamon; Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia). An evergreen tree with bark that is used for spice and traditional medicine.

The fruit of the longan tree (Dimocarpus longan)

wreath or garland made of laurel leaves, historically awarded to poets or athletes as a symbol of victory

Wu Sangui (1612-1678); a Chinese general who allowed the Manchu army through the Shanhai Pass, helping them establish the Qing Dynasty; later led a revolt against the Qing, which was known as the Revolt of the Three Feudatories.

Guilin City, a prefecture-level city in the [[广西壮族自治区|廣西壯族自治區|guang3 xi1 zhuang4 zu2 zi4 zhi4 qu1]] known for its dramatic karst scenery.

A variety of sweet osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans var. thunbergii) known for its golden-yellow flowers and intense fragrance, or sometimes the cassiabark tree

twig of the cinnamon tree (Ramulus Cinnamomi), especially as used in traditional Chinese medicine

The Chinese cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum cassia), an evergreen tree with yellow flowers and black fruit

the orchid and the cassia plant

to win a championship, carry off the laurels, or achieve the highest honors in a competition

A legendary female warrior and heroine of the [[杨家将|楊家將|yang2 jia1 jiang4]] stories; she is a symbol of a brave and intelligent woman warrior in Chinese folklore.

the small, fragrant flower buds of the osmanthus or sweet cassia tree; often used in cooking or tea

Guidong county in Chenzhou, Hunan province

Guiyang county in Chenzhou, Hunan province

A variety of osmanthus tree that blooms in autumn with fragrant orange-red flowers; also used as a name for the osmanthus tree in general.

Guiyang County in the city of [[郴州|郴州|chen1 zhou1]] in southeastern Hunan province.

Guiping, a county-level city in Guigang, Guangxi

A variety of sweet osmanthus that blooms in early October with small, pale white flowers and a subtle fragrance.

major river in the northeast of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

Guiping, a county-level city in [[贵港市|貴港市|gui4 gang3 shi4]], Guangxi

Guidong County in Chenzhou, Hunan Province

Yi Seong-gye (1335-1408), founder and first king of the Korean Joseon dynasty

Chinese cinnamon; a type of evergreen tree whose bark and twigs are used in traditional medicine and cooking

A poet officially appointed by a government or monarch, usually expected to compose poems for special events and occasions; also used as a title of honor for any highly distinguished poet.

laurel tree; bay tree

A form of local Chinese opera performed in the Guilin dialect, popular in Guangxi and parts of Hunan; its melodies are based on the pihuang system but also incorporate Kunqu and Gaoqiang elements

a species of bamboo used for furniture and construction, characterized by its tall and sturdy stalks

Quaker; referring specifically to the American food brand Quaker Oats Company

lit. plucking a branch of osmanthus from the Toad Palace; used to describe succeeding in the imperial civil service examinations or achieving high success in one's career

Used to describe the fragrance of osmanthus blooming in the air around the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Ni Guizhen or Ni Kwei-Tseng (1869-1931), the mother of [[宋蔼龄|宋藹齡|song4 ai3 ling2]], [[宋庆龄|宋慶齡|song4 qing4 ling2]], and [[宋美龄|宋美齡|song4 mei3 ling2]]

(1736–1805) Qing Dynasty lexicographer and philologist; one of the four great masters of [[说文解字|說文解字|shuo1 wen2 jie3 zi4]] study, he authored the influential commentary [[说文解字义证|說文解字義證|shuo1 wen2 jie3 zi4 yi4 zheng4]]

The Chinese cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum cassia), grown for its aromatic bark

laurel crown or victory garland, often associated with Greek antiquity or Western achievement

The cost of living is extremely high; rice is as expensive as pearls and firewood as costly as cassia wood

High-quality Chinese cinnamon or cassia bark

the Hunan-Guangxi Canal; another name for the [[灵渠|靈渠|ling2 qu2]] in Xing'an County, Guangxi

A strong fragrance that lingers for a long time; describes a family's noble reputation and virtues being passed down through generations.

Chinese legend of a man condemned to endlessly chop down a self-healing laurel tree on the moon

(literary) to pass the civil-service examination in old China; literally to pluck the laurel

laurel; bay tree; an evergreen tree with oval leaves and dark purple fruit, often used for decoration or as a spice; also refers to the leaves used as a seasoning

bay leaf; laurel leaf

laurel leaf; bay leaf

an evergreen tree with elliptical leaves and white or pale yellow flowers, used for timber and medicine; its bark is known as [[肉桂|肉桂|rou4 gui4]] and its twigs as [[桂枝|桂枝|gui4 zhi1]]

(literary) famous descendants or worthy offspring; a polite way to refer to someone else's children or grandchildren

(literary) the moon; lunar palace