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March 24, 2026
斕lán(lan2)
The character 斕 (lán) means 'multicolored' or 'variegated.' It is commonly used to describe objects or materials that exhibit a variety of colors, often in a beautiful or pleasing way. This term is frequently found in artistic contexts, such as describing fabrics or natural phenomena.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, multicolored items are often associated with good fortune and beauty, particularly in traditional clothing and decorations during festivals. The use of vibrant colors is significant in art and design.
Memory Tip
Imagine a rainbow (representing 'multicolored') shining through a stained glass window. The character 斕 has the radical for 'wood' (木) on the left, suggesting the beauty of nature and its colors, while the right side hints at patterns. Visualize a colorful garden to remember 'lán' and its meaning.
Meanings of 斕
lán(lan2)
1multicolored
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a rainbow (representing 'multicolored') shining through a stained glass window. The character 斕 has the radical for 'wood' (木) on the left, suggesting the beauty of nature and its colors, while the right side hints at patterns. Visualize a colorful garden to remember 'lán' and its meaning.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 斕 with similar characters related to color, such as 彩 (cǎi), which means 'color' or 'variety.' It is more commonly used in literary or artistic contexts, so be mindful of using it appropriately. Make sure to pronounce it correctly with the second tone.
HSK Study Tips
While 斕 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can enhance your grasp of color-related terms. Focus on related words like 彩 (cǎi) and 色 (sè) to build a broader vocabulary around colors and descriptions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, multicolored items are often associated with good fortune and beauty, particularly in traditional clothing and decorations during festivals. The use of vibrant colors is significant in art and design.
Common Mistakes
Learners might mistakenly use 斕 when describing something that is simply colorful rather than multicolored, for example, saying '这件衣服是斕的' instead of '这件衣服是彩色的' (This clothing is colorful). Remember that 斕 implies a mix of colors rather than just one vibrant color.
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Cultural Notes for 斕
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In Chinese culture, multicolored items are often associated with good fortune and beauty, particularly in traditional clothing and decorations during festivals. The use of vibrant colors is significant in art and design.
Word Family of 斕
Words Containing This Character2
斓lángorgeous斕
斑斓gorgeous斑斕
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Frequently Asked Questions about 斕
You can say '这件衣服很斕' (zhè jiàn yīfú hěn lán), meaning 'This clothing is very multicolored.'
No, 斕 is more often found in literary or artistic contexts rather than in everyday speech.
斕 specifically refers to something multicolored or variegated, while 彩 refers more broadly to color or variety.
