🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

中国蓝

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Zhōngguó lán

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
China Blue/ˈtʃaɪ.nə bluː/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"这个花瓶是中国蓝的颜色。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A shade of blue resembling that used in Chinese porcelain.

    "The artist chose a vibrant china-blue for the vase to evoke a sense of elegance."
  2. 2

    A color used in art and design that is reminiscent of traditional Chinese ceramics.

    "The walls were painted in a soft china-blue, creating a serene atmosphere in the room."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the English terms 'China' referring to Chinese porcelain and 'blue', establishing a distinct pale, grayish-blue hue reminiscent of traditional Ming and Qing dynasty ceramic glazes. The term gained prominence in European textile and art industries during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to describe specific shades of ceramic pigments and dyed fabrics.

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