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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
翠绿cuìlǜgreenish-blueHSK 7, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #33510, Very Hard
翠绿cuìlǜemerald greenHSK 7, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #33510, Very Hard
cuìlǜ(cui4lu:4)cui lu: T4
  1. 1greenish-blue
  2. 2emerald green
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March 24, 2026

翠绿(翠綠)cuìlǜ(cui4lu:4)

翠绿 refers to a vibrant shade of green, often associated with emeralds or lush vegetation. This color is commonly used in descriptions of nature, fashion, and art, conveying a sense of freshness and vitality.

Strokes25Frequency#33510DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the color green, especially shades like 翠绿, represents growth, harmony, and fertility, making it significant in art and decoration, particularly in the context of Spring Festival celebrations.

Memory tip

Imagine a beautiful emerald surrounded by lush green leaves. The character 翠 consists of the radical for 'jade' (彡) which ties to the idea of precious green stones, and 绿 is a character meaning 'green'. Picture the 'cui' of 'cui4' as a sparkling emerald reflecting sunlight.

Meanings of 翠绿

cuìlǜ(cui4lu:4)
1greenish-blue
2emerald green
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About 翠绿

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

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翠绿 (cuìlǜ) vs 绿色 (lǜsè) — use 翠绿 for a more vivid or specific shade of green, while 绿色 is a more general term for green.

Usage Notes

This word is typically used in descriptive contexts and can be informal; however, it can also appear in more poetic forms of writing. A common mistake is to confuse 翠绿 with 深绿 (deep green) or 浅绿 (light green), which describe different shades.

HSK Study Tips

While 翠绿 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it connects to HSK 3 and 4 themes like colors and nature. Students should focus on recognizing color terms and practicing their usage in descriptive sentences.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 翠绿 by confusing the tones, saying 'cui lu' instead of 'cui4 lu:4'. Additionally, some may incorrectly use 翠绿 to describe anything green without recognizing it's a specific shade.

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Component Characters

翠cuìkingfisher; jade, emerald
14 strokes羽
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绿lǜgreen
HSK 211 strokes纟
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How to say greenish-blue in Chinese

“greenish-blue” in Chinese is翠绿cuìlǜ

翠绿 refers to a vibrant shade of green, often associated with emeralds or lush vegetation. This color is commonly used in descriptions of nature, fashion, and art, conveying a sense of freshness and vitality.

When to use 翠绿

This word is typically used in descriptive contexts and can be informal; however, it can also appear in more poetic forms of writing. A common mistake is to confuse 翠绿 with 深绿 (deep green) or 浅绿 (light green), which describe different shades.

翠绿 or something close to it

翠绿 (cuìlǜ) vs 绿色 (lǜsè) — use 翠绿 for a more vivid or specific shade of green, while 绿色 is a more general term for green.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 翠绿 by confusing the tones, saying 'cui lu' instead of 'cui4 lu:4'. Additionally, some may incorrectly use 翠绿 to describe anything green without recognizing it's a specific shade.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 翠绿

绿色 (lü4 se4) is a general term for green, while 翠绿 (cui4 lu:4) specifically refers to a vibrant, emerald shade of green.

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