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What 兰 means in a Chinese namelán

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兰lán · B
tier B

兰草,香草。

Orchid — a fragrant herb, not the flower in a pot.

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泛崇兰些 The scent that rises

光风转蕙,泛崇兰些。

A clear breeze turns the hui plants; the tall orchids give off their scent.

楚辞 · 招魂 · our translation
A breeze moves the herbs and the orchid scent rises. In Chinese, 兰 is a smell before it is a flower. 《招魂》铺陈美好之物:风过蕙草,兰香浮起来。「兰」在汉语里首先是气味,然后才是花。
兰草幽兰兰之芝兰兰若
In a name

Scent first, flower second.

「兰」先是气味,才是花。