Chinese Conversation · Level 80
91 words
Chinese word
宝蓝
Pronunciation
Pinyinbǎo lán
Meaning
- adjectivesapphire blue
Example
她穿了一件宝蓝的连衣裙。tā chuān le yí jiàn bǎo lán de lián yī qún
She wore a sapphire-blue dress.
More examples
他的领带是宝蓝的，和西装很配。tā de lǐng dài shì bǎo lán de hé xī zhuāng hěn pèi
His tie is sapphire blue and matches his suit well.
Core concept
A rich jewel-toned blue between strong blue and violet, brighter than an ordinary dark blue.
Common phrases
宝蓝的外套bǎo lán de wài tào
sapphire-blue coat
宝蓝的连衣裙bǎo lán de lián yī qún
sapphire-blue dress
宝蓝的领带bǎo lán de lǐng dài
sapphire-blue necktie
Similar words
蓝色lán sè: Any shade of blue across different levels of lightness and depth, used in everyday speech.
深蓝shēn lán: A dark, rich blue with a quiet and composed feeling.
蔚蓝wèi lán: A clear, bright blue like the sky or the faraway sea.
宝石蓝bǎo shí lán: A striking blue with gemstone-like richness and luster.
Definition in Chinese
一种接近宝石蓝的鲜明蓝色，略带紫调，常用来形容服装和装饰的颜色。yì zhǒng jiē jìn bǎo shí lán de xiān míng lán sè lüè dài zǐ diào cháng yòng lái xíng róng fú zhuāng hé zhuāng shì de yán sè
Word origin
The name 宝蓝 (bǎolán, "sapphire blue") joins 宝 (bǎo, "treasure") and 蓝 (lán, "blue"), linking the shade to the striking blue associated with a valued gem.
Usage tips
- In shopping and interior talk, this label describes a color family rather than an exact standardized sample, so fabric, paint, and lighting can make two items look different.
Other meanings
- royal blueadjective
Related words
- 宝蓝色bǎo lán sèsapphire bluenoun