斕 (lán) - Lán — multicolored, variegated, brilliant in colors & often used to describe something with bright, mixed

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斕 · lán

Lán — multicolored, variegated, brilliant in colors;

often used to describe something with bright, mixed colors or intricate patterns.

Lán — multicolored, variegated, brilliant in colorsoften used to describe something with bright, mixed

Usage highlights

Colorful and brightBrilliantly coloredMulticoloredDazzlingly beautifulGorgeous and colorfulVariegated and splendid

Synonyms

  • 绚— gorgeous, brilliant
  • 丽— beautiful, pretty
  • 彩— colorful, variegated

Antonyms

  • 素— plain, simple
  • 淡— pale, light
  • 朴— simple, unadorned

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sky was filled with colorful fireworks (五彩斑斓的烟花).
  • The butterfly's wings were brilliantly colored (色彩斑斓的蝴蝶翅膀).
  • The peacock displayed its magnificent tail (孔雀开屏, 斑斓夺目).
  • The ethnic costumes are vibrant and colorful (民族服饰, 斑斓绚丽).

Collocations

  • Colorful and bright(斑斓)
  • Brilliantly colored(色彩斑斓)
  • Multicolored(五彩斑斓)
  • Dazzlingly beautiful(斑斓夺目)
  • Gorgeous and colorful(斑斓绚丽)
  • Variegated and splendid(斑斓璀璨)

Idioms

  • Brilliant and colorful(五彩斑斓)
  • Dazzlingly beautiful and bright(斑斓夺目)
  • Gorgeous and splendid(斑斓璀璨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe beautiful, colorful scenes or objects.
  • Commonly appears in descriptions of natural phenomena, artworks, and traditional crafts.
  • Carries positive connotations of beauty, diversity, and visual richness.

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