How to Write 蓝
The character 蓝 (lán) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
蓝 is pronounced lán in Mandarin Chinese. It means blue.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 蓝 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 蓝
蓝色
lán sè
blue (color)
蓝天
lán tiān
blue sky
浅蓝
qiǎn lán
light blue
Example Sentences
我喜欢蓝色的衣服。
wǒ xǐ huān lán sè de yī fú
I like wearing blue clothes.
今天的蓝天很漂亮。
jīn tiān de lán tiān hěn piào liàng
Today's blue sky is very beautiful.
这支笔是浅蓝色的。
zhè zhī bǐ shì qiǎn lán sè de
This pen is light blue.
Practice Writing 蓝 (lán)
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