Chinese Conversation · Level 26
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Chinese word
深蓝
Pronunciation
Pinyinshēn lán
Meaning
- adjectivenavy blue
Example
她穿着深蓝的外套。tā chuān zhe shēn lán de wài tào
She is wearing a navy blue coat.
More examples
我买了一条深蓝牛仔裤。wǒ mǎi le yì tiáo shēn lán niú zǎi kù
I bought a pair of navy blue jeans.
Core concept
A deep blue shade that looks darker and more subdued than a bright, ordinary blue.
Common phrases
深蓝色shēn lán sè
navy blue
深蓝的外套shēn lán de wài tào
navy blue coat
深蓝牛仔裤shēn lán niú zǎi kù
navy blue jeans
Similar words
蓝色lán sè: The common blue color seen in the sky, the sea, and many everyday objects.
藏青zàng qīng: A very dark blue, almost black, often used for uniforms and suits.
海军蓝hǎi jūn lán: A somewhat dark, subdued blue associated with naval uniforms.
Definition in Chinese
深蓝是形容蓝色深度较大的一类颜色，常与“深蓝色”互用，视觉上比普通蓝更沉稳且偏暗。shēn lán shì xíng róng lán sè shēn dù jiào dà de yí lèi yán sè cháng yǔ shēn lán sè hù yòng shì jué shàng bǐ pǔ tōng lán gèng chén wěn qiě piān àn
Word origin
深 (shēn, "deep") + 蓝 (lán, "blue") forms a compound whose literal parts mark a blue color with greater depth.
Usage tips
- In clothing and furniture descriptions, the label covers a range of shades, so fabric, surrounding colors, and lighting can make it look different.
Other meanings
- deep blueadjective
Opposites
- 浅蓝qiǎn lánlight blueadjective
Related words
- 深蓝色shēn lán sènavy bluenoun