zhī​lán

iris and orchid

  • created sense approved 芝兰/芝蘭 · zhī​lán · iris and orchid — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    芝兰 / 芝蘭

    zhī​lán

    iris and orchid

    (literary) irises and orchids, often used metaphorically to describe noble character, virtuous talent, or beautiful surroundings

    芝 (literal) → 芝 · zhī · fragrant herb 兰 (literal) → 兰/蘭 · lán · orchid

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