芝兰

Traditional: 芝蘭

zhī lán

Dictionary entry

lit. iris and orchid

What does 芝兰 mean?

芝兰 (zhī lán) has the following dictionary meaning.

1lit. iris and orchid

2fig. exalted sentiments

3(expr. of praise for noble character, beautiful surrounding, future prospects etc)

Character breakdown

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芝zhīZoysia pungens 兰Lánsurname Lan · abbr. for Lanzhou 蘭州|兰州[Lan2 zhou1], Gansu

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芝兰

zhī lán

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