lán

阿兰若

Word · NounTraditional蘭

orchid; refined; elegant

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Meanings

3 senses · 5 examples
1.

noun

orchid (plant)

literary

A fragrant and culturally significant flower; also used in names.

Tā她
fēi非
cháng常
xǐ喜
huān欢
lán兰
huā花
 。

She likes orchids very much.

Zhè这
pén盆
lán兰
huā花
kāi开
dé得
zhèng正
shèng盛
 。

This pot of orchids is in full bloom.

2.

noun

quality of being refined, elegant; grace

literary

Used in compound words to imply elegance or virtue.

qì气
zhì质
rú如
lán兰

a graceful temperament like an orchid

jīn金
lán兰
zhī之
jiāo交

close friendship (like the pure bond of orchid and gold)

3.

noun

Lan (a surname)

neutral

A common Chinese surname.

Wǒ我
de的
yǔ语
wén文
lǎo老
shī师
xìng姓
Lán兰
 。

My Chinese teacher's surname is Lan.