斒 (bān) - Variegated, mottled — describes something with mixed colors

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bān ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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斒 · bān

Variegated, mottled — describes something with mixed colors or patterns, especially in a beautiful or elegant way.

Variegated, mottled — describes something with mixed colors

Usage highlights

Variegated and colorfulMottled and mixedVariegated jadeMottled patternColorful and bright

Synonyms

  • 斑— spotted, striped, variegated
  • 斓— multicolored, bright-colored

Antonyms

  • 纯— pure, uniform, single-colored
  • 素— plain, simple, unadorned

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The marble has a mottled pattern (斒斓的图案).
  • The butterfly's wings are beautifully variegated (翅膀斒斓).
  • The ancient jade shows a mottled texture (古玉斒驳).

Collocations

  • Variegated and colorful(斒斓)
  • Mottled and mixed(斒驳)
  • Variegated jade(斒玉)
  • Mottled pattern(斒纹)
  • Colorful and bright(斒烂)

Idioms

  • Variegated and colorful(斒斓多彩)
  • Mottled and mixed(斒驳陆离)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe beautiful, mixed-color patterns in nature or artifacts.
  • Commonly appears in descriptions of jade, marble, butterfly wings, and other naturally variegated objects.
  • The character carries an elegant, literary connotation rather than being used in everyday speech.

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