橄榄枝

Traditional: 橄欖枝

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Dictionary entry

olive branch

What does 橄榄枝 mean?

橄榄枝 (gǎn lǎn zhī) has the following dictionary meaning.

1olive branch

2(fig.) conciliatory gesture; overture of goodwill

3(fig.) favorable offer or invitation (e.g. of employment or admission)

Character breakdown

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橄gǎnused in 橄欖|橄榄[gan3 lan3]榄lǎn(bound form) olive 枝zhībranch · classifier for sticks, rods, pencils etc

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橄榄枝

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