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Definition
Emerald green; jade green; lush green like jade.
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How it's used
Describes a deep, vivid, and jewel-like shade of green that implies freshness or high quality. It is frequently used to praise the appearance of cooked vegetables, suggesting they have been blanched or stir-fried perfectly without losing their color. Unlike generic green, it carries a slightly more elegant or literary tone while still being common in daily speech.
Examples
This dish of vegetables is stir-fried to a vibrant emerald green, looking so appetizing.
Looking at that emerald green meadow, my mood feels a bit better.
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Common phrases
emerald green vegetables
emerald green lake water
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
