蓝 Stroke Order — How to Write 蓝
蓝 is written in 14 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 艹, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
蓝 Radical and Character Components
蓝 is a phono-semantic compound: 艹 (plant) carries the meaning, while 监 indicates the sound.
Radical: 艹 + 10 more strokes
蓝 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- lán
Meanings of 蓝 in Chinese
1
lán蓝
The color blue, like the clear sky or a color dyed with indigo.
今天的天空蔚蓝，阳光明媚。
Today's sky is azure, and the sun is bright.
A general term for various plants, such as woad, dyer's knotweed, or indigo, traditionally cultivated for blue dye.
这种蓝草常被用来提取天然染料。
This indigo plant is often used to extract natural dyes.
Refers to "ragged" or "tattered," especially describing clothes or appearance; synonymous with "褴 (lán)" as in "褴褛 (lánlǚ)".
他身穿蓝缕的衣裳，在寒风中瑟瑟发抖。
He was dressed in tattered clothes, shivering in the cold wind.
Common Words and Phrases with 蓝
1
Sapphire is a hard, blue, transparent corundum used as a gemstone or in precision bearings.
她的项链上镶嵌着一颗璀璨的蓝宝石。
Her necklace is adorned with a brilliant sapphire.
2
original version of a work; chief source of writing
这部小说的剧本是以一部古老传说为蓝本创作的。
The script for this novel was created based on an ancient legend as its blueprint.
3
Indigo, a deep blue color or dye.
这种布料是用天然蓝靛染色的，色彩非常美丽。
This fabric is dyed with natural indigo, and the color is very beautiful.
4
blue-black
这支钢笔里装的是蓝黑墨水，写出来的字迹清晰有力。
This fountain pen is filled with blue-black ink, and the handwriting is clear and strong.
5
A deep grayish-blue color, similar to Russian blue or pewter.
那幅画的背景是宁静的蓝灰色，给人一种沉稳的感觉。
The background of that painting is a serene grayish-blue, giving a sense of calm.
6
worn-out; ragged; shabby
那位老人衣衫蓝缕，却仍保持着尊严。
The old man was dressed in ragged clothes, yet he still maintained his dignity.
7
Blue pelt; an untanned hide before the final finishing coat.
这家皮革厂进口高质量的蓝皮，准备进行后续的染色和加工。
This tannery imports high-quality wet blue hides, preparing them for subsequent dyeing and processing.
8
A 'Blue Book' is a government document, similar to a white paper, typically bound in a blue cover.
这份关于教育改革的蓝皮书，汇集了多位专家的意见和建议。
This blue book on education reform compiled opinions and suggestions from many experts.
9
Lánqiáo refers to a legendary bridge, often a meeting place for lovers, particularly associated with the Tang Dynasty legend of scholar Pei Hang and the fairy Yunying.
这座古老的咖啡馆见证了无数情侣的蓝桥相会。
This old cafe has witnessed countless lovers' romantic rendezvous.
10
Lantian is a county in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China, located on the southern edge of the Weihe Plain, known as the discovery site of "Lantian Man" fossils.
蓝田的玉石雕刻技艺历史悠久，享誉海内外。
Lantian's jade carving craftsmanship has a long history and is renowned both domestically and internationally.
11
a worthy son from a worthy father
王教授一家真是蓝田生玉，他的儿子在科研领域也取得了显著成就。
Professor Wang's family truly embodies the saying 'Lan Tian Sheng Yu'; his son has also achieved remarkable success in the field of scientific research.
12
Lantian jade is a type of jade produced in Lantian Mountain, China, renowned for its quality and often used in jewelry.
这款项链镶嵌着精美的蓝田玉，散发着温润的光泽。
This necklace is adorned with exquisite Lantian jade, radiating a gentle luster.
13
A blueprint is a detailed plan or design, typically for engineering or architectural projects, often referring to a photographic print with white lines on a blue background.
团队成员共同努力，为新产品的开发绘制了一份清晰的蓝图。
The team members collaborated to draw a clear blueprint for the development of the new product.
14
bright blue; shining blue
夏日清晨，湖水蓝盈盈的，像一块巨大的蓝宝石。
In the early summer morning, the lake water was a deep, lustrous blue, like a giant sapphire.
15
Children born of great parents; talented offspring from distinguished families.
小明的才华横溢，是老师眼中难得的蓝玉。
Xiao Ming's outstanding talent makes him a rare 'Lantian jade' in the eyes of his teacher.
16
dark blue; deep blue (describing something intensely blue, like the ocean or a swimming pool)
今天的天空蓝湛湛的，真漂亮。
Today's sky is brilliantly blue, truly beautiful.
More words with 蓝
- wèi蔚lán蓝azure, cerulean
- bì碧lán蓝azure blue; dark blue
- diàn靛lán蓝Indigo
- gān甘lán蓝cabbage
- gài芥lán蓝Chinese broccoli, Gai lan
- pǐn品lán蓝reddish blue
- bǎo宝lán蓝Royal blue, Sapphire blue
- cáng藏lán蓝Navy blue, Dark blue
- cuì翠lán蓝bright blue
- wǎ瓦lán蓝bright blue
- jǐng景tài泰lán蓝cloisonné
- qié伽lán蓝Buddhist monastery, Sangharama
- piě苤lan蓝Kohlrabi, Turnip cabbage
- zhàn湛lán蓝Azure
- dài黛lán蓝dark blue
- qiú球jīng茎gān甘lán蓝kohlrabi
- lán蓝sè色blue, sad
- lán蓝tiān天blue sky
- lán蓝cǎo草bluegrass, Kentucky bluegrass
- lán蓝guāng光blue light, Blu-ray
Idioms with 蓝
- qīng青chū出yú于lán蓝The student surpasses the teacher
- lán蓝tián田chū出yù玉Noble lineage yields talented descendants
- qīng青chū出yú于lán蓝ér而shèng胜yú于lán蓝The student surpasses the teacher
- qīng青guò过yú于lán蓝The student surpasses the teacher
- qīng青lán蓝bīng冰shuǐ水The student surpasses the teacher
- bì荜lù路lán蓝lóu蒌pioneer a venture under arduous circumstances
- bì荜lù路lán蓝lǚ缕to start an undertaking with great difficulty
- bì筚lù路lán蓝lǚ缕to start an undertaking with great difficulty
- bì筚lù路lán蓝lǚ褛to pioneer with immense difficulties and hardships
- rǎn染lán蓝niè涅zào皂smear indiscriminately
- yī衣guān冠lán蓝lǚ缕dressed in rags
- yī衣shān衫lán蓝lǚ缕dressed in rags
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Open the tool →Questions about 蓝
What does 蓝 mean in Chinese?
蓝 (lán) means “The color blue” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 蓝?
蓝 is pronounced lán in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 蓝 have?
蓝 has 14 strokes.
How do you write 蓝?
蓝 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 艹. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 蓝?
The radical of 蓝 is 艹, and 蓝 is a phono-semantic compound.
