Dictionary Entry: 杏林

Xinglin District of Xiamen city (renamed Haicang 海滄區|海沧区[hǎi cāng qū] in 2003) ꞏ forest of apricot trees ꞏ (fig.) honorific term for fine doctor (cf Dr Dong Feng 董奉[dǒng fèng], 3rd century AD, asked his patients to plant apricot trees instead of paying fees)