杏林
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apricot | woods; forest | ||
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trad. (杏林) | 杏 | 林 | |
simp. #(杏林) | 杏 | 林 | |
Literally: “apricot forest”. |
Etymology edit
From the story of the famed physician Dong Feng [3rd c. CE], who refused to accept payments from his patients, and instead asked patients successfully cured of ailments to plant apricot trees. A forest of apricot trees came to surround his home as a testament to his skill.
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杏林
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杏林
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