Definition
兰花 (lán huā) refers to the orchid, a flower that in Chinese culture symbolizes elegance, refinement, and nobility. It is one of the Four Gentlemen (四君子) in art, along with plum, bamboo, and chrysanthemum, often representing a virtuous scholar.
noun
orchid
Examples
- 兰花。Zhè pén lán huā kāi de fēicháng piàoliang.This pot of orchids has bloomed very beautifully.
- 兰花。Tā xǐhuan zài yángtái shàng zhòng jǐ pén lán huā.She likes to grow a few pots of orchids on the balcony.
- 兰花。lán huā zài Zhōngguó wénhuà zhōng xiàngzhēng zhe gāoyǎ.Orchids symbolize elegance in Chinese culture.
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