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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蔚蓝wèilánazureHSK 7, nr, 27 strokes, rank #24808, Very Hard
蔚蓝wèilánsky blueHSK 7, nr, 27 strokes, rank #24808, Very Hard
wèilán(wei4lan2)wei lan T4
  1. 1azure
  2. 2sky blue
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March 24, 2026

蔚蓝(蔚藍)wèilán(wei4lan2)

蔚蓝 refers to a deep blue color, often used to describe the color of the sky or sea. It conveys a sense of vastness and serenity, and is commonly used in poetic and descriptive contexts to evoke beauty and tranquility.

Strokes27Frequency#24808DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The color 蔚蓝 is often associated with calmness and inspiration in Chinese art and poetry. It reflects the beauty of natural landscapes, which are highly valued in Chinese culture, particularly in traditional painting.

Memory Tip

Imagine standing under a vast, azure sky. The character 蔚 combines the radical for 'plant' (艹) with 'great' (韦), suggesting a flourishing, expansive blue world. Picture 'wei' as a wave 'waving' in the blue water, reminding you of the pronunciation.

Meanings of 蔚蓝

wèilán(wei4lan2)
1azure
2sky blue
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About 蔚蓝

蔚蓝Simplified
蔚藍Traditional
27Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#24808Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 蔚蓝

Quick Contrast

蔚蓝 (wèilán) vs 蓝色 (lánsè) — use 蔚蓝 for a more poetic or vivid description, while 蓝色 is a more general term for blue.

Usage Notes

This word is typically used in literary or artistic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Learners should note that it is more formal and may be found in poetry or descriptions of nature. Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing either syllable could lead to confusion.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 蔚蓝 connects to other descriptive adjectives like 深蓝 (shēn lán) for 'dark blue' or 天蓝 (tiān lán) for 'sky blue'. Focus on using it in descriptive writing or when discussing art and nature to enhance your vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蔚蓝 with more common colors like 蓝 (lán) for 'blue'. For example, saying '我喜欢蓝' (I like blue) instead of '我喜欢蔚蓝' can dilute the specific beauty of the color being described.

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Component Characters

蔚wèiArtemisia japonica
14 strokes艹
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蓝lánblue
HSK 313 strokes艹
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How to say azure in Chinese

“azure” in Chinese is蔚蓝wèilán

蔚蓝 refers to a deep blue color, often used to describe the color of the sky or sea. It conveys a sense of vastness and serenity, and is commonly used in poetic and descriptive contexts to evoke beauty and tranquility.

When to use 蔚蓝

This word is typically used in literary or artistic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Learners should note that it is more formal and may be found in poetry or descriptions of nature. Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing either syllable could lead to confusion.

蔚蓝 or something close to it

蔚蓝 (wèilán) vs 蓝色 (lánsè) — use 蔚蓝 for a more poetic or vivid description, while 蓝色 is a more general term for blue.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蔚蓝 with more common colors like 蓝 (lán) for 'blue'. For example, saying '我喜欢蓝' (I like blue) instead of '我喜欢蔚蓝' can dilute the specific beauty of the color being described.

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Grammar Patterns of 蔚蓝

蔚蓝 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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大海一片____,朵朵白云飘过。

The sea was blue, and white puffy clouds sailed by.

Example Sentences for 蔚蓝 (3)

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大海一片蔚蓝,朵朵白云飘过。

dà hǎi yī piàn wèi lán, , duǒ duǒ bái yún piāo。

The sea was blue, and white puffy clouds sailed by.
2
蔚蓝色的天空中,时而飘过几朵白云.

wèi lán sè de tiān kōng zhōng, , shí ér piāo guò jī duǒ bái.

Sometimes several clusters of white clouds drift across the blue sky.
3
蔚蓝的天空晴朗无云.

wèi lán de tiān kōng qíng lǎng wú yún.

The sky is quite blue and cloudless.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蔚蓝

蔚蓝 refers to a deeper blue, while 天蓝 specifically describes a lighter, sky blue.

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