Definition
小青 has two distinct meanings. The first is a botanical term for the indigo plant (Indigofera tinctoria), used historically for dye. The second is a common personal name for a young woman or maid in traditional Chinese opera and literature (most famously the maid in the legend of the White Snake). As a name, it literally means 'little green' or 'little blue' and is not a formal noun in modern usage.
n.
(botany) indigo plant (Indigofera tinctoria)(name) Xiaoqinga common name for a young female servant or maid in traditional stories
Examples
- 小青。Gǔdài rén yòng xiǎo qīng lái rǎn bù.Ancient people used the indigo plant to dye cloth.
- ，小青。Chuánshuō zhōng, bái shé de shìnǚ jiù jiào xiǎo qīng.In the legend, the white snake's maid is called Xiaoqing.
- 小青。Zhè piàn tián lǐ zhòng le hěn duō xiǎo qīng.This field is planted with a lot of indigo plants.
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