- 芝兰玉树
- zhi1 lan2 yu4 shu4lit. orchids and jade trees (idiom); fig. a child with splendid future prospects* * *芝兰玉树zhī lán yù shùorchids and jade trees -- (as) symbols of young men's good conduct; worthy followers (disciples)* * *芝蘭玉樹|芝兰玉树 [zhī lán yù shù] ► lit. orchids and jade trees (idiom); fig. a child with splendid future prospects
Chinese-English dictionary. Academic. 2013.