斓 (lán) - Bright-colored & variegated

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斓 · lán

Bright-colored;

variegated;

gorgeous;

used to describe brilliant, colorful patterns or appearances.

Bright-coloredvariegatedgorgeous

Usage highlights

Brilliantly coloredColorful patternsGorgeous and brightVariegated colorsBrilliant and beautifulColorful clouds

Synonyms

  • 丽— beautiful; pretty
  • 艳— bright-colored; gorgeous
  • 绚— gorgeous; brilliant

Antonyms

  • 素— plain; unadorned
  • 淡— light; pale; bland
  • 朴— simple; plain

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The butterfly's wings are brilliantly colored (斑斓的翅膀).
  • She wore a dress with gorgeous patterns (斓裙).
  • The painting shows a colorful scene (斑斓的画面).
  • The peacock displays its colorful feathers (斑斓的羽毛).

Collocations

  • Brilliantly colored(斑斓)
  • Colorful patterns(斓斑)
  • Gorgeous and bright(斓彩)
  • Variegated colors(斓色)
  • Brilliant and beautiful(斓丽)
  • Colorful clouds(斓云)

Idioms

  • Brilliant and colorful(五彩斑斓)
  • Dazzlingly beautiful(斓若云锦)
  • Colorful and splendid(斓斑陆离)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in literary and poetic contexts to describe natural beauty, art, or decorative patterns.
  • Associated with positive aesthetics, suggesting richness, diversity, and visual splendor.
  • Common in descriptions of traditional Chinese arts, textiles, and natural phenomena like rainbows or peacock feathers.

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