橄 榄 枝

gǎn lǎn zhīdictionary entry

olive branch / (fig.) conciliatory gesture; overture of goodwill / (fig.) favorable offer or invitation (e.g. of employment or admission)

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Original source entry:

橄欖枝 橄榄枝 [gan3 lan3 zhi1] /olive branch/(fig.) conciliatory gesture; overture of goodwill/(fig.) favorable offer or invitation (e.g. of employment or admission)/

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