Definition
青色 is a color term that covers both blue and green — what English separates into two words. In everyday Chinese, 青 can describe the color of the sky (blue), of grass (green), or of unripe fruit (green). It's also used in traditional color names like 青花瓷 (blue-and-white porcelain). The exact shade depends on context; you'll build a feel for it through exposure.
n.
blue-green colora hue that spans blue and green
Examples
- 青色，。Nà piàn tiānkōng shì qīng sè de, hěn měi.That stretch of sky is a beautiful blue-green.
- ，青色。Chūntiān lái le, shān shàng de qīng sè cǎo ràng rén xīnqíng hěn hǎo.Spring has come, and the blue-green grass on the mountain puts people in a good mood.
- 青色，。Tā xǐhuan chuān qīng sè de yīfu, xiǎn de hěn jīngshen.He likes to wear blue-green clothes; it makes him look energetic.
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