purple; violet; a color created by mixing red and blue

ultraviolet ray; invisible electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light, used for sterilization and medical treatment but harmful to eyes in large amounts; also called [[紫外光|紫外光|zi3 wai4 guang1]]

edible red algae of genus Porphyra or Pyropia (laver), often used to make dried sheets like nori

dark reddish purple; a deep purple color with a reddish tint

Zhao Ziyang (1919-2005), a prominent Chinese politician and major figure in the economic reform movement; he served as the General Secretary of the Communist Party from 1987 to 1989.

purplish red; describes a deep red color that has a purple tint

the Chinese redbud; a deciduous shrub or small tree often grown for its bright purple flowers and used in traditional medicine

A fine-textured clay rich in iron, found in [[宜兴|宜興|yi2 xing1]], Jiangsu province, which turns reddish-brown or dark purple after firing; used primarily for making unglazed stoneware like teapots.

the Forbidden City in Beijing; the former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties

A deciduous shrub or small tree commonly grown for its smooth bark and colorful summer flowers; also known as [[百日红|百日紅|bai3 ri4 hong2]] or [[满堂红|滿堂紅|man3 tang2 hong2]].

Chinese wisteria; a large woody vine with purple flowers, often grown for decoration

any of several plants of the genus Viola, such as the garden violet or johnny-jump-up

a purple-blue color, usually describing a bruise or skin discoloration caused by injury

red sandalwood; also known as narra; an evergreen tree with dense, red-brown wood used for fine furniture and carving

purplish red; mauve; claret

extremely popular; to be very famous or successful; to hit the big time

Ziyun Hmong and Buyei autonomous county in [[安顺|安順|an1 shun4]], Guizhou

(medical) any of several conditions characterized by hemorrhage into the skin or mucous membranes causing purple spots

To turn blue (usually of skin due to lack of oxygen) or purple; to emit a purple glow

Purple Mountain in the suburbs of [[南京|南京|nan2 jing1]]; the site of various landmarks including the [[中山陵|中山陵|zhong1 shan1 ling2]] and [[明孝陵|明孝陵|ming2 xiao4 ling2]].

thousands of purples and reds; a blaze of color describing flowers in full bloom

purple perilla or beefsteak plant; an aromatic herb used in cooking and traditional medicine

Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata); evergreen tree with long pointed leaves and valuable wood used for making fine objects

A type of bamboo with elegant, tough stalks that turn purple-black after their first year, used for making musical instruments, canes, or furniture; also called [[黑竹|黑竹|hei1 zhu2]].

literally "beautiful purples and brilliant reds"; used to describe a profusion of colorful flowers in full bloom

Ziyang County in Ankang [[安康|安康|an1 kang1]], Shaanxi Province

purple cloud or mist; an auspicious portent in astrology often associated with the arrival of a sage or deity

Gromwell or puccoon; a perennial plant with white flowers and a thick root used as a purple dye and in traditional medicine

a purple variety of quartz often used as a gemstone

a purple flower

extremely popular or influential; having reached the peak of one's career or fame. Historically, the color purple was a higher rank than red for official robes, implying a level of success that exceeds ordinary popularity

pure copper as opposed to alloy; used for conducting heat or electricity because of its high conductivity and corrosion resistance

lilac (Syringa oblata); a deciduous shrub with fragrant purple flowers, often grown for ornament

ultraviolet; ultraviolet light

Purple Mountain Observatory; a major astronomical research institute located in Nanjing, China

Literally 'purple air comes from the east'; used as an idiom to describe a lucky sign or the arrival of a favorable event

G.E.M. (1991-), popular singer and songwriter from Hong Kong

Electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than visible light, used for sterilization and medical treatment; also called [[紫外线|紫外線|zi3 wai4 xian4]].

A plant in the legume family with purple or white flowers, commonly used as green manure, animal feed, or a source of honey; also known as [[红花草|紅花草|hong2 hua1 cao3]]

amethyst; purple crystalline silicon dioxide

gentian violet; an organic dye used in medicine as an antiseptic and disinfectant, commonly known as [[紫药水|紫藥水|zi3 yao4 shui3]]

Aster (Aster tataricus); a perennial herb with blue-purple flowers and yellow centers whose roots are used in traditional medicine

dark purple; specifically a color that is deep purple with a grayish tint

Chinese violet; a perennial herb in the violet family used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation and swelling; also called [[堇菜|堇菜|jin3 cai4]]

Zijin County in Heyuan City, Guangdong province

sable (Martes zibellina), a carnivorous mammal found in northern Asia prized for its soft brown or black fur; also called [[黑貂|黑貂|hei1 diao1]]

A deciduous shrub with feathery leaves and clusters of purple-blue flowers; its young branches are used for feed and fertilizer, while older branches are used for weaving baskets.

Ziyang County in [[安康|安康|an1 kang1]], Shaanxi Province