deep blue; azure
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
deep blue; azure; sapphire blue
literaryIn Chinese grammar, this is classified as a 'state word' (状态词), describing a vivid, temporary state. It is often used in literary or descriptive contexts for natural scenery such as clear skies, pristine lakes, or open seas. Can be reduplicated as '湛湛蓝蓝的' for emphasis.
Tiān天
kōng空
zhàn湛
lán蓝
zhàn湛
lán蓝
de的
，
méi没
yǒu有
yī一
sī丝
yún云
cai彩
。
The sky was a deep azure, without a single cloud.
Hú湖
shuǐ水
chéng呈
xiàn现
chū出
mí迷
rén人
de的
zhàn湛
lán蓝
sè色
。
The lake water displayed a charming sapphire blue color.
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Fēi飞
xíng行
yuán员
fǔ俯
kàn瞰
zhe着
xià下
fāng方
zhàn湛
lán蓝
de的
dà大
hǎi海
。
The pilot looked down at the azure ocean below.
Tā她
yǒu有
yī一
shuāng双
zhàn湛
lán蓝
de的
yǎn眼
jing睛
，
xiàng像
hǎi海
shuǐ水
yī一
yàng样
qīng清
chè澈
。
She had a pair of azure eyes, as clear as seawater.