(lán) — mountain mist, haze (used in literary / scenic contexts)

Definition

Literary/poetic word for mountain mist or haze — used almost only in scenic writing and place names, not in daily speech.

bound form
mountain misthaze (used in literary / scenic contexts)

Examples

  • Qīng chén de shān lán rú shī rú huà.
    The mountain mist at dawn is poetic and picturesque.
  • Yuǎn chù lán wù liáo rào, kàn bù qīng chǔ.
    The distant mist and haze hung in the air, making it hard to see clearly.
  • Zhè fú huà zhōng de lán xiù hěn chuán shén.
    The misty peaks in this painting are very vivid.

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