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蓝 (lán) — blue

Definition

蓝 (lán) is the standard modern word for 'blue'. 青 is broader and older, covering greens and blues together — use 蓝 when you specifically mean blue.

adjective
blue
Easily confused

Examples

  • 。
    Wǒ xǐ huan lán sè.
    I like blue.
  • 蓝。
    Nà ge bēi zi shì lán de.
    That cup is blue.
  • 蓝。
    Tā chuān le yí jiàn lán chèn shān.
    He is wearing a blue shirt.
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