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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
绿化lǜhuàto make green with plantsHSK 6, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #40620, Hard
绿化lǜhuàto reforestHSK 6, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #40620, Hard
lǜhuà(lu:4hua4)lu: hua T4
  1. 1to make green with plants
  2. 2to reforest
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March 24, 2026

绿化(綠化)lǜhuà(lu:4hua4)

绿化 (lǜhuà) refers to the process of making an area green by planting trees and other vegetation. It is commonly used in environmental contexts, particularly in discussions about urban development, ecological restoration, and sustainability efforts. The term emphasizes the importance of greenery for improving air quality and enhancing beauty in both urban and rural settings.

Strokes15Frequency#40620DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

绿化 is a significant concept in modern Chinese urban planning, reflecting the government's commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development. Initiatives like 'Green City' projects are common in China, aiming to improve citizens' quality of life through increased green spaces.

Memory Tip

Imagine a lush green landscape with vibrant plants as you pronounce 'lǜ' (绿) which sounds like 'green.' The character 绿 includes the radical for 'grass' (艹) on top, reminding you of the greenery it represents, while '化' (huà) signifies transformation—think of transforming a barren area into a green paradise.

Meanings of 绿化

lǜhuà(lu:4hua4)
1to make green with plants
2to reforest
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绿化Simplified
綠化Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRC1

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Quick Contrast

绿化 (lǜhuà) vs 美化 (měihuà) — use 绿化 when focusing specifically on planting greenery, while 美化 emphasizes overall beautification regardless of greenery.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 绿化 with similar terms like 植树 (zhíshù), which means 'to plant trees.' While 绿化 encompasses a broader scope of greening, 植树 focuses specifically on tree planting. This term is often used in formal contexts, especially in government reports or environmental initiatives, so be mindful of its register.

HSK Study Tips

Though 绿化 is not directly listed in HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 4 words related to nature and the environment, such as 树 (shù, tree) and 环境 (huánjìng, environment). Students should focus on understanding related environmental terms to enhance their vocabulary in this area.

Common Mistakes

Learners might incorrectly use 绿化 as a verb, saying '我绿化这个地方' (Wǒ lǜhuà zhège dìfāng) when it should be used as a noun or in passive forms. Instead, say '这个地方需要绿化' (Zhège dìfāng xūyào lǜhuà), meaning 'This area needs greening.'

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Component Characters

绿lǜgreen
HSK 211 strokes纟
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化huàto make into
HSK 54 strokes匕
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How to say to make green with plants in Chinese

“to make green with plants” in Chinese is绿化lǜhuà

绿化 (lǜhuà) refers to the process of making an area green by planting trees and other vegetation. It is commonly used in environmental contexts, particularly in discussions about urban development, ecological restoration, and sustainability efforts. The term emphasizes the importance of greenery for improving air quality and enhancing beauty in both urban and rural settings.

When to use 绿化

Learners often confuse 绿化 with similar terms like 植树 (zhíshù), which means 'to plant trees.' While 绿化 encompasses a broader scope of greening, 植树 focuses specifically on tree planting. This term is often used in formal contexts, especially in government reports or environmental initiatives, so be mindful of its register.

绿化 or something close to it

绿化 (lǜhuà) vs 美化 (měihuà) — use 绿化 when focusing specifically on planting greenery, while 美化 emphasizes overall beautification regardless of greenery.

What learners get wrong

Learners might incorrectly use 绿化 as a verb, saying '我绿化这个地方' (Wǒ lǜhuà zhège dìfāng) when it should be used as a noun or in passive forms. Instead, say '这个地方需要绿化' (Zhège dìfāng xūyào lǜhuà), meaning 'This area needs greening.'

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绿化 refers to the general process of greening an area, while 植树 specifically means to plant trees.

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