pale; pallid; wan; describing a complexion that is white with a slight gray or blue tint due to illness or fear

housefly or any of various related two-winged insects

appearing old or aged, especially in physical appearance or voice

the blue sky; the firmament; heaven personified (often used when appealing to fate or justice)

(literary) the blue dome of heaven; the vault of the sky; the expanse of the universe

the heavens; god; the divine ruler of the universe

gray or white, usually describing hair or a person's appearance as old and hoary

desolate; bleak; lonesome

vast and boundless; indistinct and hazy (as of a distant horizon or twilight)

(literary) the common people; the masses; also known as [[苍民|蒼民|cang1 min2]]

pale and powerless; weak and lacking in vitality or substance

a mountain covered with lush green trees and vegetation

Cangnan county in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province

(of trees) old, sturdy, and upright

The rhizome of the Atractylodes lancea plant, used in Chinese medicine; the plant itself is a perennial herb with white or reddish tubular flowers and edible young shoots.

dark green; fresh and green (usually describing trees and mountains)

Cangnan county in Wenzhou, Zhejiang

(literary) the Azure Dragon, a mythological symbol of the east; also refers to the collective name for the seven eastern constellations of the Chinese zodiac

A medium-large bird of prey with grey feathers and keen eyesight, known for its fierce hunting of small animals; specifically the Eurasian goshawk (Accipiter gentilis).

a verdant or green pine tree

An annual or biennial herbaceous plant with triangular leaves and egg-shaped fruit covered in hooked spines; used in traditional medicine and for industrial oil; also known as [[卷耳|卷耳|juan3 er3]]

A species of heron with grey plumage on its back and wings, a white head, and a yellow bill; often found in marshes and shallow water.

flyswatter; a device for killing flies and other insects

lit. a headless fly; fig. someone who rushes around frantically or acts blindly without a clear goal or plan

A county in Wuzhou City, Guangxi; also refers to the surrounding prefecture in ancient times

Green pines and cypresses; often used as an idiom to describe someone with steadfast and noble character.

someone who rushes around frantically or acts aimlessly without thinking; a person who lacks direction and panics like a fly with its head cut off

Describes the hazy, dim appearance of the sky at twilight; the gathering shades of evening.

vast and boundless; appearing wide and empty in the distance

(literary) an old person with graying hair; old and graying

mountain range in Dali, Yunnan Province, known for its verdant peaks, clouds, and marble production

the fading light at nightfall; twilight or the darkening of the sky as night approaches

dark green, especially describing the color of lush plants or trees

Cangxi county in Guangyuan, Sichuan province

lush and green; describing vegetation that is thick and deep in color

Cangxi County in [[广元|廣元|guang3 yuan2]] prefecture-level city, Sichuan

(literary) the sky; the vault of heaven

The unpredictable changeability of worldly affairs; literally describes white clouds transforming into the shape of a gray dog.

old and gray-haired; grizzled; a head full of white hair used to describe the appearance of the elderly

describes lush vegetation that is so deep green and fresh that it looks as if it were about to drip with moisture

Cangwu, a county in Wuzhou City, Guangxi; it is abbreviated as [[苍梧|蒼梧|cang1 wu2]].

literally "flies do not sting eggs that have no cracks"; used to say that there is always a reason why someone or something is targeted or criticized

Wangcang county in Guangyuan, Sichuan province

Wangcang County in Guangyuan, Sichuan Province

describes plants or trees that are thick, lush, and deep green; same as [[郁郁葱葱|鬱鬱蔥蔥|yu4 yu4 cong1 cong1]]

the deep blue or green sea; the vast ocean

mountain range in Yongzhou, Hunan Province, also known as the Jiuyi Mountains, famous as the burial site of the mythical Emperor Shun

vigorous and deep; usually used to describe a voice or sound

A tool used to hit and kill flies, typically made of plastic, leather, or wire mesh with a handle.