làngyuàn

阆苑

Word · NounTraditional閬苑

fairyland; palace gardens

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

noun

abode of immortals; fairyland

literary

A mythical, heavenly place where celestial beings reside. Often used in classical poetry and literature to evoke a sense of ethereal beauty and transcendence.

Zhè这
chù处
fēng风
jǐng景
wǎn宛
rú如
làng阆
yuàn苑
xiān仙
jìng境
 ,
lìng令
rén人
shén神
wǎng往
 。

This scenery is like a fairyland, enchanting and captivating.

Shī诗
rén人
zài在
shī诗
zhōng中
miáo描
huì绘
le了
yī一
gè个
yún云
wù雾
liáo缭
rào绕
de的
làng阆
yuàn苑
 。

In his poem, the poet depicts a mist-enshrouded abode of immortals.

2.

noun

imperial gardens; palace grounds

literary

In literary works, this term can be used metaphorically to refer to magnificent palace gardens or the imperial court, emphasizing their beauty and seclusion.

Zhè这
zuò座
huáng皇
jiā家
yuán园
lín林
xiū修
jiàn建
dé得
rú如
tóng同
làng阆
yuàn苑
yī一
bān般
 。

This royal garden was built to resemble a celestial palace.

Tā他
bèi被
zhào召
rù入
gōng宫
zhōng中
 ,
fǎng仿
fú佛
yī一
bù步
tà踏
rù入
le了
làng阆
yuàn苑
 。

When summoned into the palace, it was as if he had stepped into an imperial fairyland.