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March 24, 2026
嵐lán(lan2)
嵐 (lán) refers to the mist or haze that occurs in mountainous areas, often resulting from changes in temperature and humidity. This phenomenon is commonly associated with scenic landscapes and can evoke feelings of tranquility or mystery in literature and art.
Strokes12Radical山Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese poetry, 嵐 is frequently used to describe the ethereal beauty of mountainous landscapes, reflecting a deep appreciation for nature's subtleties in traditional Chinese aesthetics.
Memory Tip
Imagine a serene mountain peak shrouded in a soft, whispering mist as you say 'lán'. The character 嵐 combines '山' (mountain) with '雨' (rain), emphasizing the natural, atmospheric quality of the mist descending from the mountains.
Meanings of 嵐
lán(lan2)
1mountain mist, mountain haze
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嵐Simplified
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山Radical
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a serene mountain peak shrouded in a soft, whispering mist as you say 'lán'. The character 嵐 combines '山' (mountain) with '雨' (rain), emphasizing the natural, atmospheric quality of the mist descending from the mountains.
Usage Notes
嵐 is often used in poetic or descriptive contexts rather than everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure you emphasize the correct tone (lán) to convey the intended meaning accurately.
HSK Study Tips
Although 嵐 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects well with words related to nature and weather. Students should focus on understanding the components of the character and its context within descriptive language.
Cultural Note
In Chinese poetry, 嵐 is frequently used to describe the ethereal beauty of mountainous landscapes, reflecting a deep appreciation for nature's subtleties in traditional Chinese aesthetics.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 嵐 with other characters related to weather. For instance, saying '山雾' (shān wù) instead of 嵐 is incorrect if specifically referring to mountain mist; '山雾' is simply 'mountain fog'.
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Cultural Notes for 嵐
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In Chinese poetry, 嵐 is frequently used to describe the ethereal beauty of mountainous landscapes, reflecting a deep appreciation for nature's subtleties in traditional Chinese aesthetics.
Word Family of 嵐
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[Lǚliáng], Shanxi 山西嵐縣
岢岚Kelan county in Xinzhou 忻州[Xīnzhōu], Shanxi岢嵐
岚皋县Langao County in Ankang 安康[Ankāng], Shaanxi嵐皋縣
岚皋Langao County in Ankang 安康[Ankāng], Shaanxi嵐皋
岢岚县Kelan county in Xinzhou 忻州[Xīnzhōu], Shanxi岢嵐縣
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Frequently Asked Questions about 嵐
嵐 is not commonly used in everyday conversation but can often be found in literature or poetry to evoke imagery of misty mountains.
The correct pronunciation is lán, with a rising tone, similar to how you would say 'land' but with a tone that rises.
No, 嵐 specifically refers to mountain mist or haze; for fog in cities, use the word 雾 (wù).
