採蘭贈芍 cǎi lán zèng sháo

DEFINITIONS

  1. lit. pick orchids and present peonies (idiom); fig. presents between lovers

CHARACTERS

採 cǎi gather, collect; pick, select
蘭 lán orchid; elegant, graceful
贈 zèng give present; bestow, confer
芍 sháo peony; water chestnuts