翡 (fěi) - Kingfisher — refers to the kingfisher bird & also used to describe the vibrant blue-green color

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翡 · fěi

Kingfisher — refers to the kingfisher bird;

also used to describe the vibrant blue-green color of kingfisher feathers, often associated with jade.

Kingfisher — refers to the kingfisher birdalso used to describe the vibrant blue-green color

Usage highlights

Kingfisher jadeKingfisher birdKingfisher feather artKingfisher blueJadeiteNephrite jade

Synonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The kingfisher's feathers are brilliantly colored (翡翠鸟的羽毛).
  • She wore jadeite jewelry (翡翠首饰).
  • This artwork features kingfisher feather inlay (点翠工艺).
  • The landscape had emerald green mountains (翡翠色的山).

Collocations

  • Kingfisher jade(翡翠)
  • Kingfisher bird(翡翠鸟)
  • Kingfisher feather art(点翠)
  • Kingfisher blue(翡翠色)
  • Jadeite(硬翡翠)
  • Nephrite jade(软翡翠)

Idioms

  • Pearls and jades(珠翠)
  • Golden splendor and jade green(金翠辉煌)
  • Luxuriantly green and kingfisher blue(葱翠欲滴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Kingfisher feathers were traditionally used in Chinese art and jewelry, particularly in 'diancui' (点翠) craftsmanship during the Qing dynasty.
  • The term 'feicui' (翡翠) primarily refers to jadeite, a precious green stone highly valued in Chinese culture.
  • The character combines 'fei' (非) meaning 'not' and '羽' meaning 'feather', though the etymology is complex.

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