採蘭贈芍 cǎi lán zèng sháo

gifts between lovers; romantic token

Word data

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Definitions

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

Characters

Character Meaning
採 cǎi
to pick; to gather; to pluck
蘭 lán
orchid (兰花lán huā Cymbidium goeringii); surname Lan
贈 zèng
to give as a present; to repel
芍 sháo
see 芍陂què pí; Chinese peony