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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蓝色lánsèblue (color)HSK 2, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #1948, Easy
lánsè(lan2se4)lan se T2
  1. 1blue (color)
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March 24, 2026

蓝色(藍色)lánsè(lan2se4)

蓝色 (lán sè) means 'blue' in Mandarin. It is commonly used to describe the color of the sky, water, or objects that are blue in hue. This term can also have emotional connotations, as blue is often associated with calmness and tranquility.

Strokes19Frequency#1948DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the color blue can symbolize healing and tranquility, often used in art and design to create a calming atmosphere. It is also a popular color in traditional clothing, especially in the context of festivals.

Memory Tip

Imagine a serene lake (representing '水' or water) reflecting a clear blue sky. The characters 蓝 (lán) and 色 (sè) come together like the elements of nature, combining to create the peaceful color blue. Think of 'lan' as a calm 'land' under the blue sky.

Meanings of 蓝色

lánsè(lan2se4)
1blue (color)
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About 蓝色

蓝色Simplified
藍色Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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Quick Contrast

蓝色 (lán sè) vs 青色 (qīng sè) — choose 蓝色 for a pure blue hue, while 青色 can refer to blue-green or teal.

Usage Notes

This term is generally used in both formal and informal contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with other color terms; for example, '绿' (lǜ) means green. Common collocations include '蓝色的天空' (lán sè de tiānkōng - blue sky) and '蓝色的衣服' (lán sè de yīfú - blue clothes).

HSK Study Tips

While 蓝色 is not explicitly listed in HSK levels, understanding color vocabulary is essential for beginners. Students should focus on recognizing color words and their use in simple sentences, as they often appear in everyday conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蓝色 with other colors or may forget the tones, leading to incorrect pronunciation. For example, saying 'lan se' instead of 'lán sè' changes the meaning completely.

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Component Characters

蓝lánblue
HSK 313 strokes艹
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色sècolor
HSK 46 strokes色
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How to say blue (color) in Chinese

“blue (color)” in Chinese is蓝色lánsè

蓝色 (lán sè) means 'blue' in Mandarin. It is commonly used to describe the color of the sky, water, or objects that are blue in hue. This term can also have emotional connotations, as blue is often associated with calmness and tranquility.

When to use 蓝色

This term is generally used in both formal and informal contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with other color terms; for example, '绿' (lǜ) means green. Common collocations include '蓝色的天空' (lán sè de tiānkōng - blue sky) and '蓝色的衣服' (lán sè de yīfú - blue clothes).

蓝色 or something close to it

蓝色 (lán sè) vs 青色 (qīng sè) — choose 蓝色 for a pure blue hue, while 青色 can refer to blue-green or teal.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蓝色 with other colors or may forget the tones, leading to incorrect pronunciation. For example, saying 'lan se' instead of 'lán sè' changes the meaning completely.

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It is pronounced as 'lán sè' with the second syllable having a falling tone.

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