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绿灯 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
绿灯lǜdēnggreen lightHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #10599, Very Hard
lǜdēng(lu:4deng1) T1
  1. 1green light
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March 24, 2026

绿灯(綠燈)lǜdēng(lu:4deng1)

绿灯 (lǜdēng) means 'green light' in Mandarin, often referring to traffic signals indicating that it is safe to proceed. It can also symbolize permission or a go-ahead in various contexts, such as project approvals or personal decisions.

Strokes17Frequency#10599DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, traffic signals are taken very seriously, and the concept of a green light signifies not only physical movement but also the green light for opportunities in life, such as career advancements or personal decisions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a lush green forest lighting up with a bright green light (绿灯) that signals you to continue your journey. The character 绿 (lǜ) resembles leaves, and 灯 (dēng) looks like a lamp, together reminding you of a guiding light in nature.

Meanings of 绿灯

lǜdēng(lu:4deng1)
1green light
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About 绿灯

绿灯Simplified
綠燈Traditional
17Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 绿灯

Quick Contrast

红灯 (hóngdēng) — use 绿灯 for 'go' or 'proceed', while 红灯 indicates 'stop' or 'halt'.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 绿灯 with 红灯 (hóngdēng), which means 'red light'. This term is typically used in both formal and informal settings, but it's most common in driving contexts. Remember to use the correct tones to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 绿灯 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects to HSK Level 2 words like 绿 (green) and 灯 (light). Students should focus on tone pronunciation and recognizing the characters' components for better comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly say '绿灯' with incorrect tones, such as saying 'lǜdàng'. Always ensure you use the correct tones to convey the right meaning.

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Component Characters

绿lǜgreen
HSK 211 strokes纟
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灯dēnglamp
HSK 36 strokes火
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How to say green light in Chinese

“green light” in Chinese is绿灯lǜdēng

绿灯 (lǜdēng) means 'green light' in Mandarin, often referring to traffic signals indicating that it is safe to proceed. It can also symbolize permission or a go-ahead in various contexts, such as project approvals or personal decisions.

When to use 绿灯

Be careful not to confuse 绿灯 with 红灯 (hóngdēng), which means 'red light'. This term is typically used in both formal and informal settings, but it's most common in driving contexts. Remember to use the correct tones to avoid misunderstandings.

绿灯 or something close to it

红灯 (hóngdēng) — use 绿灯 for 'go' or 'proceed', while 红灯 indicates 'stop' or 'halt'.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly say '绿灯' with incorrect tones, such as saying 'lǜdàng'. Always ensure you use the correct tones to convey the right meaning.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 绿灯

It's pronounced as lǜdēng, with the first syllable in the fourth tone and the second in the first tone.

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