a type of orchid
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
a species of orchid; cymbidium (Cymbidium faberi)
literaryA specific variety of Chinese orchid known for its fragrance and elegant appearance. The term is used in botany, gardening, and classical poetry.
Zhè这
pén盆
huì蕙
lán兰
kāi开
huā花
shí时
，
mǎn满
shì室
qīng清
xiāng香
。
When this pot of cymbidium blooms, it fills the room with a light fragrance.
Huà画
jiā家
bǐ笔
xià下
de的
huì蕙
lán兰
zī姿
tài态
yōu优
yǎ雅
。
The cymbidium under the painter's brush has an elegant posture.
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Chuán传
tǒng统
shī诗
cí词
zhōng中
cháng常
yòng用
huì蕙
lán兰
xiàng象
zhēng征
gāo高
jié洁
de的
pǐn品
gé格
。
In traditional poetry, the cymbidium is often used to symbolize noble and pure character.