芝兰 : lit. iris and o... : zhī lán | Definition | Mandarin Chinese Pinyin English Dictionary

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芝兰 Trad. 芝蘭

zhī lán
lit. iris and orchid fig. exalted sentiments (expr. of praise for noble character, beautiful surrounding, future prospects etc)
芝兰之室 Trad. 芝蘭之室

zhī lán zhī shì
lit. a room with irises and orchids (idiom); fig. in wealthy and pleasant company
芝兰玉树 Trad. 芝蘭玉樹

zhī lán yù shù
lit. orchids and jade trees (idiom); fig. a child with splendid future prospects
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