pèi​lán

fragrant thoroughwort

  • created reference approved 佩兰/佩蘭 → 株 (classifier) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    佩兰 / 佩蘭 pèi​lán

    株 zhū

    classifier

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  • created sense approved 佩兰/佩蘭 · pèi​lán · fragrant thoroughwort — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    佩兰 / 佩蘭

    pèi​lán

    fragrant thoroughwort

    A perennial herb used in Chinese medicine, also known as Eupatorium fortunei; its fragrant leaves and stems are used for essential oils or medicinal purposes.

    佩 (literal) → 佩 · pèi · to wear 兰 (literal) → 兰/蘭 · lán · orchid

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  • created sense approved 佩兰/佩蘭 · pèi​lán · to wear orchids — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    佩兰 / 佩蘭

    pèi​lán

    to wear orchids

    To wear orchid blossoms or plants on one's body as a symbol of a high moral character and noble aspirations.

    佩 (literal) → 佩 · pèi · to wear 兰 (literal) → 兰/蘭 · lán · orchid

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