芝蘭

芝兰
zhīlán
  1. lit. iris and orchid
  2. fig. exalted sentiments
  3. (expr. of praise for noble character, beautiful surrounding, future prospects etc)

CEDICT

芝、蘭為兩種香草。比喻人德操、才質的美好。

重編國語辭典

Entry Composition

1 芝 zhī Zoysia pungens
2 蘭 lán
  1. orchid (蘭花 Cymbidium goeringii)
  2. fragrant thoroughwort (蘭草 Eupatorium fortunei)
  3. lily magnolia (木蘭)

Containing this entry

芝蘭之室 zhīlánzhīshì lit. a room with irises and orchids (idiom); fig. in wealthy and pleasant company
芝蘭玉樹 zhīlányùshù lit. orchids and jade trees (idiom); fig. a child with splendid future prospects