jiāo​lán

pepper and orchid

  • created sense approved 椒兰/椒蘭 · jiāo​lán · pepper and orchid — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    jiāo​lán

    pepper and orchid

    (literary) fragrant plants (pepper and orchid) used for incense or seasoning

    椒 (literal) → 椒 · jiāo · pepper 兰 (literal) → 兰/蘭 · lán · orchid

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  • created sense approved 椒兰/椒蘭 · jiāo​lán · unprincipled person — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    jiāo​lán

    unprincipled person

    (literary) person of low moral standing or a malicious official; metaphor for those who are jealous or slanderous

    椒 (literal) → 椒 · jiāo · pepper 兰 (literal) → 兰/蘭 · lán · orchid

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  • created sense approved 椒兰/椒蘭 · jiāo​lán · relative of nobility — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    jiāo​lán

    relative of nobility

    (literary) member of a royal or noble family

    椒 (literal) → 椒 · jiāo · palace room 兰 (literal) → 兰/蘭 · lán · orchid

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  • created sense approved 椒兰/椒蘭 · jiāo​lán · noble character — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    jiāo​lán

    noble character

    (literary) metaphor for high virtue or fine moral character

    椒 (literal) → 椒 · jiāo · pepper 兰 (literal) → 兰/蘭 · lán · excellence

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