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How do you say "turquoise" in Chinese?
绿松石色
lǜ sōng shí sè
In Chinese, "turquoise" is 绿松石色 (lǜ sōng shí sè).
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Pronunciation
lǜ sōng shí sè lands correctly when you use "lǜ" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "sōng" held flat and high (first tone), then "shí" pushed upward like a question (second tone), then "sè" snapped down sharply (fourth tone).
Writing and usage
绿松石色 is written using hanzi. It's a adjective, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
海水呈现出明亮的青绿色。
hǎi shuǐ chéng xiàn chū míng liàng de qīng lǜ sè 。
The sea was a bright turquoise.
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How to remember 绿松石色
Link the syllable "lyu soong shee suh" to a quick mental flash of turquoise, and "lǜ sōng shí sè" will stick as turquoise.
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Questions about 绿松石色
How do you pronounce 绿松石色?
lǜ sōng shí sè lands correctly when you use "lǜ" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "sōng" held flat and high (first tone), then "shí" pushed upward like a question (second tone), then "sè" snapped down sharply (fourth tone).
Is 绿松石色 formal or casual?
绿松石色 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 绿松石色 used in Chinese?
绿松石色 is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: 海水呈现出明亮的青绿色。 (The sea was a bright turquoise.).
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