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The character 兰, meaning "orchid", is classified as a plant-related word by its top radical 艹 (grass/vegetation). Its traditional form 蘭 is a phono-semantic compound, with 闌 as its phonetic component indicating pronunciation. The simplified form 兰 replaces this complex element with a simpler structure of three horizontal and one vertical stroke, originally an independent character, for graphic and phonetic simplicity. The character denotes fragrant plants, especially the orchid, which culturally symbolizes elegance, refinement, and noble character in horticultural and literary contexts.
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这是一朵兰花。
我养的兰花很漂亮。
她买了一盆白玉兰。
妈妈喜欢兰花的清香。
兰州是中国的一个城市。
山上的兰草开花了。
他常买兰香型的茶叶。
她气质如兰，温文尔雅。