碧绿

• Pinyin: bì lǜ
• Hanzi breakdown: 碧 = 王 (jade) + 白 + 石 (stone); 绿 = 纟(silk) + 录 (phonetic)

Meaning

Jade green; emerald green; bright green like jade.

A literary and vivid color term for brilliant, clear green — like jade, fresh leaves, or clear lake water. More poetic than 绿色. Often used in descriptions of nature, scenery, and beautiful objects.

Examples

1. 雨后的草地一片碧绿，空气清新极了。 After the rain, the lawn was a brilliant green and the air was so fresh.
2. 湖水碧绿碧绿的，清澈见底，美得像一块翡翠。 The lake water was a clear emerald green, so clear you could see the bottom — beautiful as a piece of jade.
3. 她戴着一副碧绿的翡翠耳环，特别衬她的肤色。 She wore a pair of jade-green earrings that really complemented her complexion.

Usage Guide

Context: nature, scenery, descriptions, jewelry

Tone: poetic

Do Say

• 碧绿的田野一望无际。(The jade-green fields stretched endlessly.)
• 这翡翠的颜色真是碧绿。(This jade is truly emerald green.)

Don't Say

• 用'碧绿'形容不鲜艳的绿色 (Don't use 碧绿 for dull greens — it specifically means bright, vivid green)

Origin & History

碧 (jade-green/bluish-green) + 绿 (green). Double emphasis on bright green color.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal