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蓝
lán
Description
蓝是一种颜色，天空和大海常常是蓝色的。
"蓝" is a color; the sky and sea are often 蓝.
我们常说蓝色，也可以说天蓝、深蓝。
We often say 蓝色, and can also say sky 蓝 or deep 蓝.
Meanings
蓝lán
blue (the color)
今天的天空很蓝。
The sky is very blue today.
蓝色lánsè
blue-colored
我喜欢那件蓝色的衣服。
I like that blue piece of clothing.
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Notes
- Nuance
蓝 alone often needs 色 (蓝色) to sound natural as a noun/adjective.
- Etymology
originally referred to the indigo plant used to make blue dye.
In videos
“不是蓝帽子，不是黄帽子？”
“比如这个字，你应该读蓝。”
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