绿 lǜ
“green; (slang) (derived from 绿帽子) to cheat on (one's spouse or boyfriend or girlfriend)”
adjective, adjective / nounHSK 3 · 2021 list level 2Traditional 綠
新HSK等级2025 HSK 3.0 syllabus level
No exact written-form entry for 绿 was found in our transcription of the 2025 exam syllabus. This does not establish a level for compounds, variants or unlisted uses.
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用法How to use 绿
绿 means “green,” the color of grass, leaves, and many everyday things. It is commonly used before a noun as 绿色的 + noun, or after verbs like 是, 很, and 变. A typical pattern is 绿色的衣服 or 叶子变绿了.
例句Example sentences
- 她今天穿了一件绿色的裙子。tā jīn tiān chuān le yí jiàn lǜ sè de qún zǐ.She is wearing a green skirt today.
- 春天来了，树上的叶子都绿了。chūn tiān lái le, shù shàng de yè zi dōu lǜ le.Spring has come, and the leaves on the trees have all turned green.
- 这个苹果还是绿的，不能吃。zhè ge píng guǒ hái shì lǜ de, bù néng chī.This apple is still green; it can’t be eaten.
常见错误Common mistakes
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✗这棵树是绿。
✓这棵树是绿的。
When 是 is used to describe a color, the color word normally needs 的 after it.