青
blue; green; black; young person; surname
Meanings
6 senses · 18 examplesadjective
blue; green; azure
Can refer to the color of the sky, plants, or bodies of water in modern usage.
The clear sky is blue.
This mountain is covered with lush green trees.
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This small river has clear green water, like a piece of blue jade.
Green mountains and clear waters are just as valuable as gold and silver mountains.
The moss after the rain grows especially green.
adjective
black; dark
literaryA more literary or formal usage for black, often used for fabrics or traditional clothing.
She wore a black cheongsam to the dinner party.
Ancient officials often wore black official robes.
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He wore a black felt hat.
noun
green grass; unripe crops
neutralUsed in fixed phrases related to farmland or pasture.
Do not trample on the unripe crops in the field.
The shepherd boy grazes on the hillside, and the sheep eating green grass are very relaxed.
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The old farmer is watching the crops under the scorching sun to prevent livestock from eating the crops.
adjective
young; youthful
neutralUsed to describe people's age or vitality.
He is in his youth and full of vitality.
This young team has the potential to surpass their predecessors.
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Youth is the most precious time.
noun
young person; youth
neutralUsed in compound words to refer to young people in specific roles.
This factory hired a batch of young workers.
Sent-down educated youth was a special historical period.
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This evening party gathered young people from all walks of life.
noun
surname Qing
neutralA relatively rare Chinese surname.
Mr. Qing is a new colleague in our company.