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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
碧绿bìlǜdark greenHSK 7, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #36903, Very Hard
bìlǜ(bi4lu:4)bi lu: T4
  1. 1dark green
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March 24, 2026

碧绿(碧綠)bìlǜ(bi4lu:4)

碧绿 (bì lǜ) refers to a dark green color, often associated with lush vegetation or deep waters. This term is commonly used in descriptions of nature, art, and fashion, evoking feelings of vitality and serenity.

Strokes25Frequency#36903DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the color green symbolizes growth, harmony, and fertility. It is often associated with nature and the environment, reflecting the importance of nature in Chinese philosophy.

Memory tip

Think of '碧' as a 'bitter' green hue, reminiscent of rich emeralds. The character '绿' looks like a leafy plant, reinforcing the idea of vibrant greenery. Together, they create a vivid image of lush landscapes.

Meanings of 碧绿

bìlǜ(bi4lu:4)
1dark green
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About 碧绿

碧绿Simplified
碧綠Traditional
25Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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深绿 (shēn lǜ) - use 碧绿 for a vibrant, lively dark green, while 深绿 tends to imply a more muted, subdued shade.

Usage Notes

碧绿 is generally used in more descriptive contexts, such as poetry or nature descriptions. Avoid confusing it with other shades of green like '浅绿' (light green). The term is informal, so it's suitable for conversations about nature or art but may not fit in academic writing.

HSK Study Tips

While 碧绿 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it can help students understand color-related adjectives. Focus on the characters' components: '碧' (greenish) and '绿' (green) to build vocabulary around colors.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 碧绿 with '深绿' (deep green) or '浅绿' (light green), mistaking the intensity of the color. Remember that 碧绿 specifically refers to a rich, dark green.

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Component characters

碧bìjade; green, blue
14 strokes石
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绿lǜgreen
HSK 211 strokes纟
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How to say dark green in Chinese

“dark green” in Chinese is碧绿bìlǜ

碧绿 (bì lǜ) refers to a dark green color, often associated with lush vegetation or deep waters. This term is commonly used in descriptions of nature, art, and fashion, evoking feelings of vitality and serenity.

When to use 碧绿

碧绿 is generally used in more descriptive contexts, such as poetry or nature descriptions. Avoid confusing it with other shades of green like '浅绿' (light green). The term is informal, so it's suitable for conversations about nature or art but may not fit in academic writing.

碧绿 or something close to it

深绿 (shēn lǜ) - use 碧绿 for a vibrant, lively dark green, while 深绿 tends to imply a more muted, subdued shade.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 碧绿 with '深绿' (deep green) or '浅绿' (light green), mistaking the intensity of the color. Remember that 碧绿 specifically refers to a rich, dark green.

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Frequently asked questions about 碧绿

It is pronounced as 'bì lǜ', with the first syllable having a falling tone and the second syllable having a rising tone.

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