绿 (lǜ): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 绿 means “green” in English. It is used to describe the color of objects that are green, such as trees, grass, leaves, and vegetables. In addition to its literal meaning, 绿 is also used in Chinese culture to symbolize growth, prosperity, and harmony. It is often associated with spring, the season of renewal and new beginnings.

Translation

Adjective: green

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我最喜欢的颜色是绿色wǒ zuì xǐhuān de yánsè shì lǜsèMy favorite color is green
春天来了,草地变得绿油油的chūntiān láile, cǎodì biàn dé lǜyóuyóu deSpring has arrived, and the grass is turning green
绿茶有很多好处,比如能够帮助消化lǜchá yǒu hěnduō hǎochù, bǐrú nénggòu bāngzhù xiāohuàGreen tea has many benefits, such as aiding digestion
绿色代表着自然和生命lǜsè dàibiǎo zhe zìrán hé shēngmìngGreen represents nature and life
他的眼睛绿绿的,看起来很有神秘感tā de yǎnjīng lǜlǜ de, kàn qǐlái hěn yǒu shénmì gǎnHis eyes are green, and they look very mysterious
这片森林里到处都是绿树和鲜花zhè piàn sēnlín lǐ dàochù dōu shì lǜshù hé xiānhuāThe forest is filled with green trees and flowers
绿色的环保袋比塑料袋更环保lǜsè de huánbǎo dài bǐ sùliào dài gèng huánbǎoGreen reusable bags are more environmentally friendly than plastic bags

HSK

绿 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 绿 with Pinyin and English Translation