芝兰

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

CEDICT

芝、兰为两种香草。比喻人德操、才质的美好。

重編國語辭典

Entry Composition

1 芝 zhī Zoysia pungens
2 兰 lán
  1. orchid (兰花 Cymbidium goeringii)
  2. fragrant thoroughwort (兰草 Eupatorium fortunei)
  3. lily magnolia (木兰)

Containing this entry

芝兰之室 zhīlánzhīshì lit. a room with irises and orchids (idiom); fig. in wealthy and pleasant company
芝兰玉树 zhīlányùshù lit. orchids and jade trees (idiom); fig. a child with splendid future prospects