(lán) — orchid; fragrance (especially of orchids); (figurative) moral excellence, noble character

Definition

Literary/classical name for the orchid (兰花), often used in writing or as a surname. Carries strong cultural symbolism of nobility and integrity in classical Chinese — unlike everyday 兰花, this single character is a poetic, compressed form.

noun
orchidfragrance (especially of orchids)(figurative) moral excellencenoble character
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Beispiele

  • Zhè pén lán kāi huā le.
    This pot of orchids has bloomed.
  • Mǎn shì lán xiāng.
    The room is filled with orchid fragrance.
  • lán Xiàng zhēng gāo jié.
    Orchids symbolize nobility.

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