Definition
碧波 is a literary term for clear, greenish-blue waves or ripples on water — typically used in poetry, scenic descriptions, and nature writing. It evokes a vivid, serene image of water shimmering with a jade-like hue, often in contexts like lakes, rivers, or the sea. You won't hear it in everyday conversation; it's reserved for elevated or artistic language.
n.
(literary) emerald-green wavesclearblue-green ripples
Examples
- 碧波，。Húmiàn shàng bì bō dàngyàng, jǐngsè shífēn měilì.Emerald waves rippled on the lake, and the scenery was very beautiful.
- 碧波。Xiǎo chuán zài bì bō zhōng huǎnhuǎn qián xíng.The small boat slowly moved forward through the blue-green waves.
- ，碧波顷，。Yuǎn wàng dàhǎi, bì bō wàn qǐng, lìng rén xīnkuàngshényí.Gazing at the distant sea, the vast expanse of emerald waves was refreshing and soothing.
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