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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBleu de Chine
Pronunciation / Transliteration: bleu də ʃin
"Le vase était d'un bleu de Chine éclatant."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 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
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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10 Global Lexicons: How "China-Blue" is said worldwide
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Bleu de Chine
Transliteration: bleu də ʃin
"Le vase était d'un bleu de Chine éclatant."
China-Blau
Transliteration: ˈtʃiːnaˌblaʊ
"Die Wand war in einem sanften China-Blau gestrichen."
Blu di Cina
Transliteration: blu di ˈtʃina
"Il piatto era di un blu di Cina molto intenso."
Azul de China
Transliteration: aˈθul ðe ˈtʃina
"La cerámica estaba pintada de un azul de China brillante."
Azul da China
Transliteration: aˈzul dɐ ˈʃinɐ
"A parede foi pintada de um azul da China suave."
चीन नीला
Transliteration: chīn nīlā
"उसने चीन नीला रंग का फूलदान चुना।"
中国蓝
Transliteration: Zhōngguó lán
"这个花瓶是中国蓝的颜色。"
중국 파랑
Transliteration: jung-guk parang
"그 꽃병은 중국 파랑 색깔이다."
チャイナブルー
Transliteration: chainaburū
"その花瓶はチャイナブルーの色です。"
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