芝蘭 zhī lán

lit. iris and orchid; fig. exalted sentiments

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
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Definitions

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

Characters

Character Meaning
芝 zhī
Zoysia pungens
蘭 lán
orchid (兰花lán huā Cymbidium goeringii); surname Lan