绿 (lǜ) — how to say "green" in Chinese

绿

Green

Radicals / Keys

Silk

#120 · · 3 strokes

Examples

公园里有一片绿色的草地,孩子们喜欢在那里玩。

There is a green lawn in the park, children like to play there.

春天树叶绿了。

In spring the leaves turn green.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 绿 (lǜ) — green

[lyu-] Lou the Lizard discovered a magic paintbrush and decided to paint a 绿 green garden 🐍. He started with a slanted stroke, then added touches for the vibrant foliage. Now everyone says it's the 绿 greenest garden they've ever seen!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "green" in Chinese?

"green" in Chinese is 绿 (lǜ).

What does 绿 mean in English?

绿 (lǜ) means "Green".

How is 绿 pronounced?

It is pronounced lǜ (written as lv). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "green" in Chinese characters?

It is written 绿.

What HSK level is 绿?

绿 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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