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芝蘭

简芝兰 · 繁芝蘭

Mandarin · pinyin zhī lán

lit. iris and orchid
fig. exalted sentiments
(expr. of praise for noble character, beautiful surrounding, future prospects etc)

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芝: zhī · sesame; a purplish or brown mushroom thought to have miraculous powers; 'a divine and felicitous plant' (Karlgren)
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兰: lán · orchid; elegant, graceful

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1–2 · zhi1 lan2

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