🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Bleu de Chine

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bleu də ʃin

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
China-Blue/ˈtʃaɪ.nə.bluː/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Le vase était d'un bleu de Chine éclatant."

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

The term 'China-blue' originates from the 17th century, referring to a specific shade of blue associated with Chinese porcelain and textiles. The name reflects the cultural significance and trade of Chinese ceramics that popularized this color in Europe.

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