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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
岚lánmountain mist, mountain hazenr, 7 strokes, radical 山, rank #36712, Very Hard
岚lánmistunknown, 7 strokes, radical 山, rank #36712, Very Hard
岚lánname of a mountainunknown, 7 strokes, radical 山, rank #36712, Very Hard
lán(lan2)lan T2
  1. 1mountain mist, mountain haze
  2. 2mist
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March 24, 2026

岚(嵐)lán(lan2)

The character 岚 (lán) refers to the mist or haze that often envelops mountains, creating a mystical atmosphere. It is commonly used in poetic or literary contexts to evoke a sense of beauty and serenity associated with nature. Additionally, it can also be a name for specific mountains in Chinese geography.

Strokes7Radical山Frequency#36712DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese poetry, mist and haze are often used to symbolize mystery and beauty, making 岚 a popular term in classical literature. It reflects the deep appreciation for nature found in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine standing on a mountain surrounded by a gentle mist. The character 岚 resembles a mountain (山) with mist (云) swirling around it, helping you remember its meaning of mountain mist. The pronunciation 'lán' sounds like 'land' where you find such beautiful landscapes.

Meanings of 岚

lán(lan2)
1mountain mist, mountain haze
2mist
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About 岚

岚Simplified
嵐Traditional
7Strokes
山Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is typically used in more formal, literary contexts rather than everyday conversation. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding words like 兰 (lán, orchid), so pay attention to context. Common collocations include phrases like '山岚' (mountain mist).

HSK Study Tips

While 岚 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects with natural scenery vocabulary like 山 (mountain) and 云 (cloud). Focus on recognizing it in literary texts and enhancing your descriptive language skills related to nature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 岚 with 兰 (lán, orchid) due to the similar pronunciation. To avoid this, remember that 岚 is associated with mountains, while 兰 refers to a flower.

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Etymology of 岚

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

Wind 风 blowing off the mountain 山

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Origin

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Decomposition of 岚

IDS Structure⿱山风
岚Full character
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山Shan1
top
风feng1
bottom
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How to say mountain mist, mountain haze in Chinese

“mountain mist, mountain haze” in Chinese is岚lán

The character 岚 (lán) refers to the mist or haze that often envelops mountains, creating a mystical atmosphere. It is commonly used in poetic or literary contexts to evoke a sense of beauty and serenity associated with nature. Additionally, it can also be a name for specific mountains in Chinese geography.

When to use 岚

This character is typically used in more formal, literary contexts rather than everyday conversation. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding words like 兰 (lán, orchid), so pay attention to context. Common collocations include phrases like '山岚' (mountain mist).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 岚 with 兰 (lán, orchid) due to the similar pronunciation. To avoid this, remember that 岚 is associated with mountains, while 兰 refers to a flower.

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Word Family of 岚

Words containing this character7
岚lánmist嵐
李岚清Li Lanqing (1932-), PRC politician李嵐清
岚县Lan county in Lüliang 呂梁|吕梁[Lǚ​liáng], Shanxi 山西嵐縣
岢岚Kelan county in Xinzhou 忻州[Xīn​zhōu], Shanxi岢嵐
岚皋县Langao County in Ankang 安康[An​kāng], Shaanxi嵐皋縣
岚皋Langao County in Ankang 安康[An​kāng], Shaanxi嵐皋
岢岚县Kelan county in Xinzhou 忻州[Xīn​zhōu], Shanxi岢嵐縣
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Frequently Asked Questions about 岚

It is pronounced as 'lán', with a rising tone.

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