碧绿

bìlǜ

dark green

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"碧绿" describes a vivid, clear green color often associated with natural elements like water, grass, or foliage. It conveys freshness and purity, frequently used in literary or descriptive contexts.

Common Collocations

Usage Notes

"碧绿" emphasizes a bright, pure green, often with a slightly bluish tint, different from just "绿色" which is a general term for green. It is more poetic and less common in casual speech but useful for vivid descriptions.

Avoid Confusion

Do not confuse "碧绿" with "绿"; while both describe green shades, "碧绿" tends to be brighter and clearer, often used for water or fresh plants, whereas "绿" can be darker or more muted.

Example Sentences

湖水碧绿清澈,倒映着蓝天白云。

Húshuǐ bìlǜ qīngchè, dàoyìng zhe lántiān báiyún.

The lake water is clear and emerald green, reflecting the blue sky and white

春天的草地一片碧绿,生机勃勃。

Chūntiān de cǎodì yí piàn bìlǜ, shēngjī bóbó.

The spring meadow is a stretch of bright green, full of vitality.

她穿着一件碧绿色的连衣裙,显得格外清新。

Tā chuān zhe yí jiàn bìlǜ sè de liányīqún, xiǎnde géwài qīngxīn.

She wore an emerald green dress, looking especially fresh and elegant.