碧 (bì) - Jade green & bluish-green

碧Tone 4

bì ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

碧 · bì

Jade green;

bluish-green;

green jade;

used to describe the color of jade, clear water, or lush vegetation.

Jade greenbluish-greengreen jade

Usage highlights

Jade greenAzure blueJadeClear blue skyEmerald wavesJade pool

Synonyms

  • 绿— green (general term for green color)
  • 翠— emerald green (similar to jade green)
  • 青— blue-green (covers both blue and green shades)

Antonyms

  • 赤— red (complementary color to green)
  • 红— red (common antonym in color contrast)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lake water is emerald green (碧绿的湖水).
  • She wore a jade green dress (碧色的裙子).
  • The jade is translucent and green (碧玉).
  • Azure skies and clear waters (碧水蓝天).

Collocations

  • Jade green(碧绿)
  • Azure blue(碧蓝)
  • Jade(碧玉)
  • Clear blue sky(碧空)
  • Emerald waves(碧波)
  • Jade-like(碧色)

Idioms

  • A flawless piece of jade(金碧辉煌)
  • Jade-like splendor(碧瓦朱甍)
  • Blue sea and clear sky(碧海青天)
  • A drop in the ocean(一碧万顷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, jade (玉) symbolizes purity, beauty, and moral integrity; '碧' specifically refers to its green color.
  • The color '碧' is associated with nature, vitality, and tranquility, often used in poetry to depict serene landscapes.
  • Historically, '碧' was used in imperial architecture and art to signify luxury and refinement.

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