翠 Stroke Order — How to Write 翠
翠 is written in 14 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 羽, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
翠 Radical and Character Components
翠 is a phono-semantic compound: 羽 (wings) carries the meaning, while 卒 indicates the sound.
Radical: 羽 + 8 more strokes
翠 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- cuì
Meanings of 翠 in Chinese
1
cuì翠
Refers to a vibrant green color, often associated with lush vegetation or the hue of mountains.
远处的山峦在阳光下显得苍翠欲滴，美不胜收。
The distant mountains appeared lush and vibrant under the sunlight, breathtakingly beautiful.
Kingfisher: a small, brightly colored bird with a long beak, typically blue or green, that preys on fish.
翠鸟在河边捕食小鱼。
The kingfisher catches small fish by the river.
Refers to jadeite, a type of hard jade, often characterized by its emerald green color; used in terms like 'jadeite' or 'jadeite bracelet'.
奶奶的手腕上戴着一只晶莹的翠镯，那是她珍藏多年的宝物。
Grandma wears a lustrous jadeite bracelet on her wrist, a treasure she has cherished for many years.
Common Words and Phrases with 翠
1
verdant green; emerald green; jade green
远处的山峦被翠碧的植被覆盖，显得生机勃勃
The distant mountains were covered in lush emerald green vegetation, appearing vibrant and full of life.
2
Chinese incense cedar (Calocedrus macrolepis), a conifer native to China.
公园里种满了翠柏，四季常青。
The park is filled with cypress trees, remaining green throughout all four seasons.
3
bright blue
晴空万里，远山在阳光下呈现出深浅不一的翠蓝色
Under the clear sky, the distant mountains displayed varying shades of emerald blue in the sunlight.
4
jade green
雨后，山间的竹林更加翠绿欲滴，仿佛一块巨大的翡翠。
After the rain, the bamboo forest in the mountains became even more emerald green and glistening, like a huge piece of jade.
5
A kingfisher is a brightly colored bird, often with a crest, a short tail, and a long, pointed beak, typically found near water where it hunts fish. It is also associated with the mythical halcyon bird.
翠鸟以其鲜艳的羽毛和捕鱼的技巧而闻名。
Kingfishers are known for their vibrant plumage and fishing skills.
6
Virid and tender, describing plants that are fresh and green.
雨后的小草翠生生地长满了山坡。
After the rain, the young grass grew lush and green all over the hillside.
7
verdant mountains; a shady retreat on a green hill
沿着小径漫步，一路都是翠微环绕，令人心旷神怡
Strolling along the path, surrounded by verdant mountains all the way, was refreshing and delightful.
8
Jadeite, a green or bluish-green mineral (sodium aluminum silicate) with a vitreous luster, used for ornaments, also known as 'hard jade'.
她脖子上戴着一条由精美翠玉雕刻而成的项链，在阳光下闪耀着温润的光泽。
She wore a necklace exquisitely carved from jadeite around her neck, shimmering with a warm luster in the sunlight.
More words with 翠
- qīng青cuì翠Verdant, Lush green
- cōng葱cuì翠fresh green; lush green
- zhū珠cuì翠Jewels and pearls, Jewelry
- fěi翡cuì翠jade, jadeite
- dī滴cuì翠Dripping green, Verdant
- tǔ吐cuì翠burst into green, sprout new leaves
- cāng苍cuì翠verdant
- jiāo娇cuì翠Delicate green, Tender green
- cuì翠zhú竹green bamboo, emerald bamboo
- cuì翠lán蓝sè色Teal, Aqua
- cuì翠lǜ绿sè色emerald green, jade green
- cuì翠zhuó镯jade bracelet, emerald bracelet
- dié叠cuì翠Verdant, Lush green
- cuì翠lǜ绿yù欲dī滴Lush green, Vibrant green
- cōng葱cuì翠yù欲dī滴Lush green, Vibrant green
- jiāo娇cuì翠yù欲dī滴Vividly green and lush, Fresh and dewy
- yí一piàn片cuì翠lǜ绿A patch of green, Lush green
- zhū珠cuì翠shǒu首shì饰jewelry, pearl and jade jewelry
- céng层luán峦dié叠cuì翠Lush green mountains, Verdant mountain ranges
Idioms with 翠
- cuì翠rào绕zhū珠wéi围adorned with jadeite and pearls
- cāng苍cuì翠yù欲dī滴Lush green and vibrant
- yún匀hóng红diǎn点cuì翠apply makeup
- zhū珠wéi围cuì翠rào绕adorned with pearls and jade
- cuì翠wéi围zhū珠guǒ裹Luxuriously adorned with jewels and silks
- cuì翠wéi围zhū珠rào绕adorned with jade and pearls
- cuì翠xiù袖hóng红qún裙beautifully dressed women
- cuì翠yǔ羽míng明zhū珠luxurious ornaments of wealthy women
- cuì翠zhú竹huáng黄huā花green bamboo and yellow flowers
- cái裁hóng红diǎn点cuì翠Embellish literary work with ornate language
- cāng苍sōng松cuì翠bǎi柏noble character and unwavering integrity
- fú浮cuì翠liú流dān丹brilliant flowing emerald and vermilion colors
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Open the tool →Questions about 翠
What does 翠 mean in Chinese?
翠 (cuì) means “Refers to a vibrant green color” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 翠?
翠 is pronounced cuì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 翠 have?
翠 has 14 strokes.
How do you write 翠?
翠 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 羽. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 翠?
The radical of 翠 is 羽, and 翠 is a phono-semantic compound.