Orchid in Chinese
orchid · HSK 6
兰花
- 兰 orchid
- 花 flower
Counted with 朵: 一朵兰花
妈妈在阳台上养了几盆兰花。 Mom grows a few pots of orchids on the balcony.
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How do you say orchid in Chinese?
Orchid in Chinese is 兰花 (lán huā).
Which word should I use?
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