龙的蓝色
lóng de lánsè
Dragon blue · trad. 龍的藍色
龙的蓝色 (lóng de lánsè) refers to the specific shade of blue associated with dragons, often used to describe the color of a dragon or something characteristic of a dragon's blue hue. It emphasizes the possessive or descriptive relationship between the dragon and the color blue.
What does 龙的蓝色 (lóng de lánsè) mean?
龙的蓝色 (lóng de lánsè) means “dragon blue” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “the blue of the dragon.”
When to use it
Neutral and descriptive. This phrase is used when specifying a blue color that belongs to or is characteristic of a dragon, rather than a general shade of blue.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “LONG duh LAN-suh.” “Lóng” is a rising tone, “de” is light and neutral, and “lánsè” has a rising tone on “lán” and a falling tone on “sè.”
Other ways to say it
- 蓝龙lánlóngblue dragon (creature)
- 青龙qīnglóngAzure Dragon (mythological blue-green dragon)
Examples
这条龙的蓝色鳞片闪闪发光。
Zhètiáo lóng de lánsè línpiàn shǎnshanfāguāng.
The blue scales of this dragon are shimmering.
我喜欢龙的蓝色，它看起来很神秘。
Wǒ xǐhuan lóng de lánsè, tā kànqǐlai hěn shénmì.
I like the dragon's blue; it looks very mysterious.
在古代艺术中，龙的蓝色常与云雾结合。
Zài gǔdài yìshù zhōng, lóng de lánsè cháng yǔ yúnwù jiéhé.
In ancient art, the dragon's blue is often combined with clouds and mist.
Pro tip: Mandarin typically uses '的' (de) to show possession or a descriptive relationship, as in 龙的蓝色. Directly combining '龙' and '蓝' into '龙蓝' to form a compound adjective for a color is not natural or common.
Related phrases
蓝龙 · Blue dragon红龙 · Dragon red金龙 · Gold dragon
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