翠
green; emerald; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 14 examplesadjective
emerald green; jade green
Describes bright, clear green colors often associated with precious stones or plants.
The valley is full of emerald green bamboo.
This emerald green jade pendant is very valuable.
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A kingfisher perched on the riverside branch.
Spring lotus leaves present a fresh, tender jade green.
She is wearing a pair of emerald green earrings.
noun
kingfisher feather; jadeite decoration
literaryOriginally refers to the bright green feathers of the kingfisher, now commonly used to refer to jadeite or jadeite ornaments.
This Qing dynasty cultural relic uses kingfisher feather inlay craftsmanship for decoration.
Ancient nobles often used kingfisher feathers to make head ornaments.
noun
jadeite; jade jewelry
Refers to the precious jadeite stone or jadeite jewelry, often used in formal or cultural contexts.
Her necklace is inlaid with round jadeite beads.
This jewelry store exhibits a set of exquisite jadeite flower jewelry.
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She wore a pair of jadeite bead earrings to the dinner party.
The Qing Dynasty imperial court often used jadeite to make imperial utensils.
This jadeite ring is her family heirloom.
noun
surname Cui
A common Chinese surname with a long historical background, ranking among the top surnames in ancient China.
Mr. Cui is our new colleague.
The Cui clan was a prominent noble family during the Spring and Autumn Period.