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沅茝醴兰
沅茝醴兰
沅茝醴兰

沅茝醴兰 — “Describes noble or virtuous people or things”

沅茝醴兰 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes noble or virtuous people or things”. Akin to the pure and fragrant plants of the Yuan and Li rivers. Literally, “Fragrant plants of the Yuan and Li rivers”.

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沅茝醴兰 Pronunciation and Pinyin

沅茝醴兰 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
沅
yuán7Yuan River
茝
chǎi10fragrant herb
醴
lǐ20sweet wine or spring water
兰
lán5orchid, gentleman, purity, friendship

Example Sentence with 沅茝醴兰

在这浮躁的社会里,他依然保持着一颗纯净的心,其品格如沅茝醴兰般高洁。
In this restless society, he still maintains a pure heart, his character as noble and unblemished as the fabled fragrant plants of the Yuan and Li rivers.

Idioms Related to 沅茝醴兰

More idioms starting with 沅

  • yuán沅jiāng江jiǔ九lèi肋A rare and exceptional talent
  • yuán沅zhǐ芷xiāng湘lán兰noble character and purity
  • yuán沅zhǐ芷lǐ澧lán兰noble character or refined taste
  • yuán沅chén茞lǐ澧lán兰noble character or refined things

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Questions about 沅茝醴兰

What does 沅茝醴兰 mean?

沅茝醴兰 (yuán chǎi lǐ lán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes noble or virtuous people or things”.

How do you pronounce 沅茝醴兰?

沅茝醴兰 is pronounced yuán chǎi lǐ lán in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 沅茝醴兰 literally mean?

Literally, 沅茝醴兰 means “Fragrant plants of the Yuan and Li rivers”. It is used to mean “describes noble or virtuous people or things”.

What is the Chinese definition of 沅茝醴兰?

本指生于沅澧两岸的芳草,后用以比喻高洁的人或事物。同“沅芷澧兰”。

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