How to Write 斓 (lán) — Meaning “Multicolored; Bright”

Imagine a 'colorful pattern' (文) inside a 'gate' (阑 looks like a gate). Visualize a bright, multicolored gate covered in swirling patterns to link the shape to the meaning 'multicolored and bright.'

Pay special attention to the left side: 文 should be written with clear, balanced strokes, not too small. The right part 阑 has a door frame (门) with 柬 inside; ensure the vertical strokes of 门 are straight and the inner 柬 is centered to avoid a lopsided character.

The most common phrase is 斑斓 (bān lán), meaning 'gorgeous' or 'multicolored,' often used to describe beautiful scenery, like 色彩斑斓 (colorful and gorgeous). 斓斑 (lán bān) and 斓裙 (lán qún) are rarer; 斓裙 refers to a 'multicolored skirt' in classical literature.

斓 is an elegant, literary character rarely used in daily conversation. It mainly appears in set phrases like 斑斓 to describe vivid colors in nature or art, and is common in poetry or descriptive writing rather than casual speech.

Common words containing 斓 include: 斑斓 (bān lán) — Multicolored; Gorgeous; 斓斑 (lán bān) — Multicolored; Variegated; 斓裙 (lán qún) — Multicolored skirt.