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橄欖枝

简橄榄枝 · 繁橄欖枝

Mandarin · pinyin gǎn lǎn zhī

olive branch
(fig.) conciliatory gesture; overture of goodwill
(fig.) favorable offer or invitation (e.g. of employment or admission)

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橄: gǎn · olive
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枝: zhī · branches, limbs; branch off
榄: lǎn · olive

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3–3–1 · gan3 lan3 zhi1

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noun

branch of an olive tree
(figurative) olive branch; gesture of peace

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