绿色
绿色 30 सेकंड में
- 绿色 (lǜsè) means the color green, fundamental for describing nature like grass and trees in everyday Chinese conversation.
- Beyond color, it represents environmentalism (绿色能源), health (绿色食品), and safety or permission (绿灯) in modern society.
- A significant cultural taboo exists: 'wearing a green hat' (戴绿帽子) implies infidelity, so avoid green hats for men.
- Grammatically versatile, it can be a noun or an adjective, often requiring '的' when describing objects (绿色的书).
The term 绿色 (lǜsè) primarily denotes the color green, a fundamental hue in the visible spectrum situated between blue and yellow. In the Chinese linguistic and cultural landscape, it is far more than a mere visual descriptor; it is a symbol of vitality, nature, and increasingly, environmental sustainability. At its most basic level, it describes the lush leaves of a forest or the vibrant grass of a spring meadow. However, as one delves deeper into its usage, 绿色 transforms into a powerful adjective for health, safety, and ecological friendliness. For instance, in modern urban planning, 'green spaces' are essential for well-being, and in the food industry, 'green food' refers to organic, pollution-free products. Understanding 绿色 requires a grasp of both its literal chromatic meaning and its metaphorical extensions into modern life.
- Literal Meaning
- The color of growing grass and leaves.
- Metaphorical Meaning
- Representing environmental protection, health, and permission (like a green light).
- Symbolic Meaning
- Life, growth, and renewal in nature.
春天来了,到处都是一片绿色。 (Spring has come, and everywhere is a patch of green.)
Historically, the character 绿 (lǜ) relates to the dyeing of silk, with the radical 纟 indicating thread or textile. This suggests that the concept of 'green' was early on associated with the human endeavor of replicating nature's palette. Today, the word is ubiquitous in political and social discourse, appearing in terms like 'green economy' (绿色经济) and 'green travel' (绿色出行). It signifies a shift toward harmony between humanity and the environment. When you see this word, think of fresh air, organic vegetables, and the sustainable future that modern society strives for.
我们要多吃绿色蔬菜。 (We should eat more green vegetables.)
这家超市专门卖绿色食品。 (This supermarket specializes in selling green/organic food.)
城市里需要更多的绿色空间。 (Cities need more green spaces.)
他穿了一件绿色的外套。 (He wore a green jacket.)
Using 绿色 effectively requires understanding its grammatical flexibility. As a noun, it stands alone to represent the color itself. As an adjective, it often takes the particle '的' (de) when modifying a noun, such as '绿色的草地' (green grassland). In modern Mandarin, it frequently acts as a prefix for concepts related to environmentalism. For example, '绿色能源' (green energy) or '绿色建筑' (green building). In these contexts, the '的' is often omitted to create a compound noun. It is also important to distinguish between '绿' (the single character used in poetic or compound forms) and '绿色' (the standard two-character word for the color).
- Attributive Use
- Noun + 的 + 绿色 (e.g., 绿色的眼睛 - green eyes).
- Compound Noun Use
- 绿色 + Noun (e.g., 绿色通道 - green channel/express lane).
- Predicate Use
- Subject + 是 + 绿色的 (e.g., 树叶是绿色的 - Leaves are green).
In conversational Chinese, you might hear people use '绿' as a verb in specific contexts, like '绿化' (to make green/afforest). However, for beginners, sticking to '绿色' as a noun/adjective is the safest path. When talking about the environment, '绿色' is almost always the preferred term over other synonyms because of its official and positive status in government and media communications. Whether you are describing a shirt or a sustainable policy, '绿色' is your go-to term.
You will encounter 绿色 in a variety of everyday and professional settings. In a supermarket, you'll see '绿色食品' (green food) labels on organic produce. In a city, you'll see '绿色通道' (green channels) at airports or hospitals, signifying a fast track for specific needs. In the news, '绿色发展' (green development) is a frequent topic regarding China's ecological goals. It is also common in traffic contexts, where '绿灯' (green light) means go. From the classroom to the boardroom, the word resonates with themes of safety, permission, and ecological responsibility.
- At the Market
- Looking for healthy, organic, and certified 'green' products.
- In the Office
- Discussing 'green office' practices like recycling and energy saving.
- On the Street
- Observing traffic lights and urban landscaping.
The most famous pitfall for learners is the cultural taboo of the 'green hat' (绿帽子). In Chinese culture, saying a man is 'wearing a green hat' (戴绿帽子) means his wife is cheating on him. Therefore, avoid buying a green hat as a gift for a male friend! Another mistake is confusing '绿色' with '青色' (qīngsè). While '青' can mean green (like in '青草'), it also covers blue and black in certain classical contexts. For modern daily life, '绿色' is the standard for the color green. Additionally, learners sometimes forget to use '的' when using 绿色 as an adjective in a full sentence.
Several words overlap with 绿色. '青色' (qīngsè) is a traditional color that can be green, blue, or even black (like '青天' - blue sky). '翠绿色' (cuìlǜsè) refers to emerald green, often associated with jade. '碧绿色' (bìlǜsè) is a translucent, dark green like the color of deep water. While '绿色' is the general term, these synonyms allow for more poetic and precise descriptions of nature and jewelry.
- 青色 (qīngsè)
- Cyan/Blue-green; more traditional and poetic.
- 翠绿 (cuìlǜ)
- Emerald green; very bright and vivid.
- 嫩绿 (nènlǜ)
- Light green; the color of new sprouts.
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这是绿色的。
This is green.
Basic 'Subject + 是 + Adjective' structure.
我喜欢绿色。
I like green.
Direct object usage.
绿色的苹果很好吃。
Green apples are delicious.
Adjective modifying a noun with 的.
那是绿色的书吗?
Is that a green book?
Simple question form.
草是绿色的。
The grass is green.
Describing nature.
请给我那个绿色的。
Please give me that green one.
Using 绿色的 as a noun phrase.
他有一件绿色的衬衫。
He has a green shirt.
Possessive sentence with adjective.
森林里有很多绿色。
There is a lot of green in the forest.
Using green as a noun.
公园里到处都是绿色的树。
There are green trees everywhere in the park.
Using 到处 (everywhere).
我不喜欢这件绿色的衣服。
I don't like this green piece of clothing.
Negative preference.
你喜欢喝绿茶吗?
Do you like drinking green tea?
Common compound noun '绿茶'.
春天,山变绿了。
In spring, the mountains turn green.
Change of state with 了.
绿灯亮了,我们可以走了。
The green light is on, we can go.
Traffic context.
这个绿色的本子是谁的?
Whose green notebook is this?
Possessive question.
我买了一些绿色的蔬菜。
I bought some green vegetables.
Quantifier usage.
这支绿色的笔很好用。
This green pen is very easy to use.
Describing an object's quality.
为了健康,我们应该多吃绿色食品。
For health, we should eat more green food.
绿色 meaning organic/healthy.
绿色出行可以减少污染。
Green travel can reduce pollution.
绿色 meaning eco-friendly.
我们要保护绿色的地球。
We must protect the green Earth.
Metaphorical use for environment.
这是一家绿色工厂。
This is a green factory.
Describing sustainable business.
他提倡绿色的生活方式。
He advocates for a green lifestyle.
Abstract concept 'lifestyle'.
这种纸是绿色环保的。
This paper is green and environmentally friendly.
Compound adjective.
政府支持绿色能源的发展。
The government supports the development of green energy.
Policy context.
绿化城市是我们的责任。
Greening the city is our responsibility.
Verb form 绿化.
医院为急诊病人开通了绿色通道。
The hospital opened a green channel for emergency patients.
Idiomatic 'green channel' (fast track).
这个项目的绿色指标达到了标准。
The green indicators of this project reached the standard.
Technical 'green indicators'.
他绝对不会戴绿帽子的。
He would definitely not wear a green hat (be cheated on).
Cultural idiom usage.
我们要实现绿色可持续发展。
We need to achieve green sustainable development.
Formal political/economic phrasing.
这种颜色是深绿色,不是浅绿色。
This color is dark green, not light green.
Precise color modification.
绿色金融是未来的趋势。
Green finance is the trend of the future.
Economic terminology.
他给这个计划开了绿灯。
He gave the green light to this plan.
Metaphorical 'green light' (approval).
这片森林的绿色覆盖率很高。
The green coverage rate of this forest is very high.
Statistical term.
窗外是一片翠绿的竹林。
Outside the window is a patch of emerald green bamboo forest.
Using 翠绿 for vividness.
这种绿色调给人一种宁静的感觉。
This green tone gives people a sense of tranquility.
Describing aesthetic effect.
他笔下的山水充满了绿色的意境。
The landscapes in his writing are full of green artistic conception.
Literary criticism context.
我们要警惕某些公司的‘绿色清洗’行为。
We should be wary of 'greenwashing' by some companies.
Critical social term.
这里的绿色植被对防止水土流失至关重要。
The green vegetation here is crucial for preventing soil erosion.
Scientific/Ecological context.
这块玉石呈现出一种碧绿的光泽。
This jade stone presents a translucent green luster.
Describing materials with 碧绿.
绿色协议是该地区合作的基础。
The Green Pact is the foundation of cooperation in the region.
Diplomatic terminology.
他以此诗赞美大自然的绿色生机。
He used this poem to praise the green vitality of nature.
Poetic analysis.
绿色在中华文化中具有多重象征意义。
Green has multiple symbolic meanings in Chinese culture.
Academic analysis.
这种绿色建筑设计最大程度地利用了自然光。
This green building design maximizes the use of natural light.
Architectural terminology.
该政策旨在构建绿色低碳循环发展的经济体系。
The policy aims to build an economic system for green, low-carbon, and circular development.
High-level government jargon.
他深刻剖析了绿色政治的兴起与挑战。
He deeply analyzed the rise and challenges of green politics.
Political science context.
这种颜料的绿色成分来源于天然矿石。
The green component of this pigment comes from natural minerals.
Technical/Artistic context.
绿色壁垒成为国际贸易中的一个新问题。
Green barriers have become a new issue in international trade.
Trade/Economic term.
他的画作通过绿色的深浅变化展现了生命的律动。
His paintings show the rhythm of life through the variation of green shades.
Artistic theory.
绿色发展不仅是技术革新,更是观念的变革。
Green development is not only a technological innovation but also a change in concepts.
Philosophical/Conceptual statement.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
一片绿色
浅绿色
深绿色
绿色的草地
绿色的森林
绿色的衣服
绿色的心情
绿色生活
绿色革命
绿色化
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
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आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
Add 深 (dark) or 浅 (light).
Used as a prefix for sustainability.
- Using '绿' alone as a noun.
- Wearing a green hat.
- Confusing green with blue (qing).
- Omitting '的' in '绿色的书'.
- Thinking green means 'profit' in stocks.
सुझाव
Green Hat Taboo
Never gift a green hat to a Chinese man; it implies his wife is unfaithful.
Green Tea
Lǜchá (绿茶) is a must-know word for any restaurant or social setting.
Eco-friendly
Use 绿色 to describe anything sustainable or environmentally friendly.
Using 'de'
When 绿色 is an adjective before a noun, always use '的' for clarity.
The 'ü' sound
Make sure to round your lips for the 'ü' in lǜ; it's not 'lu'.
Stock Market
Remember: Green is down, Red is up in the Chinese stock market.
Greening
Learn '绿化' (lǜhuà) to talk about urban planting and landscaping.
Traffic
Green light is '绿灯' (lǜdēng), used metaphorically for 'permission'.
Vegetables
Green vegetables are '绿色蔬菜' (lǜsè shūcài).
Green Travel
Use '绿色出行' to talk about biking or taking public transit.
याद करें
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
The 'green hat' taboo is very active today.
China Post uses green as its primary brand color.
Green means 'down/loss' in mainland China stock charts.
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"你最喜欢的颜色是绿色吗?"
"你觉得绿色食品贵吗?"
"这里的绿化怎么样?"
"你喜欢喝哪种绿茶?"
"我们怎么才能实现绿色出行?"
डायरी विषय
描述一个你见过的最美的绿色地方。
为什么绿色在现代社会很重要?
你对‘绿色生活’有什么看法?
写一写你最喜欢的绿色植物。
如果世界没有了绿色,会是什么样子?
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालTechnically yes, but people might look at you strangely or joke about your partner being unfaithful. It is best to avoid it.
In China, it refers to certified organic or pollution-free food products.
It is generally positive, representing life, but red is the primary 'lucky' color.
绿 is the character for the color; 绿色 is the full noun for 'the color green'.
Yes, just like in most international traffic systems, a green light means go.
This is a specific convention in China; red is seen as lucky and prosperous, so it represents gains.
Yes, green tea (绿茶) is extremely popular and widely consumed across China.
A fast-track or priority lane in hospitals, airports, or government offices.
Yes, you can say '绿色的森林' or '一片绿色'.
You say '深绿色' (shēn lǜsè).
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Summary
绿色 is a foundational color word that has evolved into a powerful symbol for sustainability and health in modern China, though it carries a unique cultural warning regarding infidelity.
- 绿色 (lǜsè) means the color green, fundamental for describing nature like grass and trees in everyday Chinese conversation.
- Beyond color, it represents environmentalism (绿色能源), health (绿色食品), and safety or permission (绿灯) in modern society.
- A significant cultural taboo exists: 'wearing a green hat' (戴绿帽子) implies infidelity, so avoid green hats for men.
- Grammatically versatile, it can be a noun or an adjective, often requiring '的' when describing objects (绿色的书).
Green Hat Taboo
Never gift a green hat to a Chinese man; it implies his wife is unfaithful.
Green Tea
Lǜchá (绿茶) is a must-know word for any restaurant or social setting.
Eco-friendly
Use 绿色 to describe anything sustainable or environmentally friendly.
Using 'de'
When 绿色 is an adjective before a noun, always use '的' for clarity.
उदाहरण
我最喜欢绿色。
संबंधित सामग्री
यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
संबंधित ग्रामर रूल्स
संबंधित मुहावरे
general के और शब्द
一下儿
A1a bit, a moment
点儿
A1थोड़ा या कम मात्रा। क्रिया के बाद 'कुछ' और विशेषण के बाद तुलना के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है।
有点儿
A1थोड़ा (नकारात्मक अर्थ में)
一下
A2थोड़ी देर; थोड़ा (क्रिया के बाद स्वर को नरम करने के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है)।
一点儿
A1थोड़ा; एक छोटी मात्रा।
一会儿
A1एक पल, थोड़ी देर।
一部分
B1part; portion; minority
异样
B1different; unusual; strange
关于
A1एक पूर्वसर्ग जिसका अर्थ है 'के बारे में' या 'के संबंध में'। इसका उपयोग किसी विषय को पेश करने या किसी पुस्तक या बातचीत की सामग्री को परिभाषित करने के लिए किया जाता है।
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A2ट्रेन स्टेशन पर पहुंचने वाली है। बारिश होने वाली है, छाता ले लो।