(bound form) an orchid with long, stiff leaves and a strong fragrance, specifically the 蕙兰 huì​lán; historically used as an aromatic herb to ward off pests or disease; also refers to the tonka bean (Coumarouna odorata)

(archaic) a type of fragrant grass or herb

(bound form) pure; elegant; often used as a metaphor for a person's refined character, as in the phrase 蕙质兰心 huì​zhì​lán​xīn

to seem; to appear to; to be like; to look as if