Definition
木兰 is the Chinese name for the magnolia flower, but it is also widely used to refer to the legendary folk heroine Hua Mulan (花木兰). The Mulan story — a woman disguising herself as a man to take her father's place in the army — is one of the most famous tales in Chinese culture. You will encounter 木兰 in both botanical and cultural contexts at this advanced level.
n.
magnolia (tree or flower)Mulan (the legendary woman warrior)
Examples
- ，木兰。Chūntiān dào le, Mù lán kāi huā le.Spring has arrived, and the magnolia is blooming.
- 木兰。Mù lán cóng jūn de gùshi zài Zhōngguó jiā yù hù xiǎo.The story of Mulan joining the army is known in every household in China.
- 木兰。Tā xiàng Mù lán yíyàng yǒnggǎn.She is as brave as Mulan.
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