chinese means she who is firm in spirit. ZHILAN f Chinese. Chinese feminine name meaning iris orchid, from the character è· (chih3/zhi3) meaning angelica, a type of iris and è­ (lan2) meaning epidendrum, a type or orchid.
There are several different types of child custody: 1  Legal Custody: Parents who have legal custody are able to make legal decisions on matters impacting the child. 2  Physical Custody: Children live with parents who have physical custody. 3  Sole Custody: One parent has both physical and legal custody of the child.
Difference Between Guardianship and Custody. Guardianship and Custody are terms usually used in legal actions about the rights, duties, obligations, and responsibilities of an adult with regard to the personal interest and care of a minor or a child. These two have their own limited amount of power in making decisions given to the caregiver.