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

Character Breakdown

芝
zhī
sesame; a magical mushroom
6 丶
兰
lán
orchid; elegant, graceful
5 丶

Compound Words (2)

芝兰之室
zhīlánzhīshì
lit. a room with irises and orchids (idiom); fig. in wealthy and pleasant company
芝兰玉树
zhīlányùshù
lit. orchids and jade trees (idiom); fig. a child with splendid future prospects

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