翠 (cuì) - Kingfisher & emerald green

翠Tone 4

cuì ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

翠 · cuì

Kingfisher;

emerald green;

jade green;

verdant;

lush green vegetation;

also refers to kingfisher feathers used in jewelry.

Kingfisheremerald greenjade green

Usage highlights

Kingfisher jadeEmerald greenJade braceletKingfisher feathersGreen bambooVerdant mountains

Synonyms

  • 绿— green (general term for the color)
  • 碧— bluish-green; jade green
  • 翡— kingfisher (usually paired with 翠)

Antonyms

  • 枯— withered; dried (opposite of lush green)
  • 黄— yellow (complementary color to green)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emerald green jade (翡翠) is highly valued.
  • She wore a jade bracelet (翠镯).
  • The lush green mountains (翠绿的山) were breathtaking.
  • Kingfisher feathers (翠羽) were used in traditional hair ornaments.

Collocations

  • Kingfisher jade(翡翠)
  • Emerald green(翠绿)
  • Jade bracelet(翠镯)
  • Kingfisher feathers(翠羽)
  • Green bamboo(翠竹)
  • Verdant mountains(翠峦)

Idioms

  • Emerald green and deep red(翠绕珠围)
  • Green mountains and blue waters(翠山碧水)
  • Pearl green and jadeite(珠翠罗绮)
  • Emerald screen and gold curtain(翠屏金帘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, '翠' symbolizes beauty, elegance, and preciousness, often associated with jade and kingfisher feathers used in imperial jewelry.
  • The character frequently appears in poetry and literature to describe lush natural scenery and vibrant colors.
  • Kingfisher feathers were historically used in elaborate hair ornaments and accessories for nobility and royalty.

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