Definition
翠 is a noun that refers to a type of jade called jadeite, which is typically green, and also to a bright emerald-green color (often seen in literary descriptions of nature or precious stones). It is more specific than the general word for jade (玉) and is commonly used in compounds like 翠绿 (emerald green) and 翡翠 (jadeite).
noun
jadeite (a type of jade)bright green coloremerald green
Examples
- 翠Zhè kuài cuìyù jiàzhí lián chéngThis piece of jadeite is priceless.
- 翠。Shān jiān de cuì sè ràng rén xīn kuàng shén yí.The emerald green color in the mountains is refreshing and relaxing.
- 翠。Tā dài zhe yí duì cuì ěrhuán.She is wearing a pair of jadeite earrings.
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