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    Referring to the color green with 绿 (lǜ)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    绿色 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The word 绿 (lǜ) means 'green' and is used to describe colors of objects, nature, and more. It can function as both a noun and an adjective. When modifying a noun, it often takes the form 绿色的 (green-colored).

    Examples

    • 春天来了，山上的树都变绿了。

      Chūntiān láile, shān shàng de shù dōu biàn lǜ le.

      Spring has come, and the trees on the mountain have turned green.

    • 她穿了一件绿色的连衣裙，特别好看。

      Tā chuānle yí jiàn lǜsè de liányīqún, tèbié hǎokàn.

      She wore a green dress and looked really beautiful.

    • 这片绿油油的草地是孩子们最爱玩的地方。

      Zhè piàn lǜyóuyóu de cǎodì shì háizimen zuì ài wán de dìfāng.

      This lush green meadow is the children's favorite place to play.

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