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玉蘭花

简玉兰花 · 繁玉蘭花

Mandarin · pinyin yù lán huā

magnolia

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玉: yù · jade, precious stone, gem
蘭: Look up this written character
花: huā · flower; blossoms
兰: lán · orchid; elegant, graceful

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4–2–1 · yu4 lan2 hua1

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

juk6 laan4 faa1

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noun

white champaca (Magnolia × alba)
(Yulan) magnolia (Magnolia denudata)

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