采兰赠芍

采蘭贈芍
cǎilánzèngsháo
  1. lit. to pluck orchids and gift peonies (idiom)
  2. fig. (of lovers) to exchange presents

CEDICT

Entry Composition

=1 采 cǎi
  1. to pick
  2. to pluck
  3. to collect
  4. to select
  5. to choose
  6. to gather
=1 采 cǎi
  1. color
  2. complexion
  3. looks
  4. variant of 彩 cǎi
  5. variant of 采 cǎi
2 兰 lán
  1. orchid (兰花 Cymbidium goeringii)
  2. fragrant thoroughwort (兰草 Eupatorium fortunei)
  3. lily magnolia (木兰)
3 赠芍 zèngsháo
  1. to give peonies
  2. fig. exchange of gifts between lovers