白兰 (bái lán) — white orchid (Michelia alba)
Definition
A specific fragrant white flowering tree (Michelia alba), used in tea and perfumes. It's a whole plant/tree, not a cut flower — measure word 棵 for the tree, 朵 for its blossoms.
noun
white orchid (Michelia alba)
Measure word · 朵
Examples
- 白兰。Zhè duǒ bái lán hěn xiāng.This white orchid is very fragrant.
- 白兰。Tā xǐ huan yòng bái lán pào chá.She likes to make tea with white orchid.
- 白兰。Huā yuán lǐ zhǒng le jǐ kē bái lán.Several white orchid trees are planted in the garden.
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