碧波 (bì bō) — (literary) emerald-green waves; clear, blue-green ripples
Definition
Literary word for 'emerald waves' — a poetic image of clear, blue-green water. Used in writing and scenery descriptions, not everyday speech.
noun
(literary) emerald-green wavesclearblue-green ripples
Examples
- 碧波，。Hú miàn shàng bì bō dàng yàng, jǐng sè shí fēn měi lì.Emerald waves rippled on the lake, and the scenery was very beautiful.
- 碧波。Xiǎo chuán zài bì bō zhōng huǎn huǎn qián xíng.The small boat slowly moved forward through the blue-green waves.
- ，碧波顷，。Yuǎn wàng dà hǎi, bì bō wàn qǐng, lìng rén xīn kuàng shén yí.Gazing at the distant sea, the vast expanse of emerald waves was refreshing and soothing.
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