zhī lán

Traditional: 芝蘭

芝兰 (zhī lán) is a Chinese word meaning “lit. iris and orchid; fig. exalted sentiments; (expr. of praise for noble character, beautiful surrounding, future prospects etc)”.

Meanings

  1. 1lit. iris and orchid
  2. 2fig. exalted sentiments
  3. 3(expr. of praise for noble character, beautiful surrounding, future prospects etc)

Characters in 芝兰

芝zhī · Zoysia pungens兰lán · orchid (蘭花|兰花 Cymbidium goeringii)

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