綠 (lǜ) - Green — the color green & verdant

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Green — the color green;

verdant;

eco-friendly;

also refers to young and fresh things.

Green — the color greenverdanteco-friendly

Usage highlights

Green colorGreen teaGreen lightGreen beltChlorophyllGreenhouse

Synonyms

  • 青— blue-green; young
  • 碧— jade green; bluish-green
  • 翠— emerald green; kingfisher color

Antonyms

  • 红— red (complementary color)
  • 枯— withered; dried (opposite of fresh/green)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The leaves are green (绿叶).
  • Green tea is a popular beverage (绿茶).
  • They advocate for green energy (绿色能源).
  • The traffic light turned green (绿灯).

Collocations

  • Green color(绿色)
  • Green tea(绿茶)
  • Green light(绿灯)
  • Green belt(绿化带)
  • Chlorophyll(叶绿素)
  • Greenhouse(温室)

Idioms

  • Green hills and clear waters(青山绿水)
  • Red flowers and green leaves(红花绿叶)
  • Green shade thick and dense(绿荫如盖)
  • Green fat red thin(绿肥红瘦)
  • Turn green with envy(眼红心绿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, green represents nature, growth, and vitality.
  • Green is associated with spring and the east direction in the five elements system.
  • In modern context, green symbolizes environmental protection and sustainability.
  • In some historical contexts, green was associated with lower social status or dishonor.

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