qīng​zǐ

black and blue

  • created sense approved 青紫 · qīng​zǐ · black and blue — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    青紫

    qīng​zǐ

    black and blue

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

    青 (literal) → 青 · qīng · blue 紫 (literal) → 紫 · zǐ · purple

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  • created sense approved 青紫 · qīng​zǐ · high-ranking official — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    青紫

    qīng​zǐ

    high-ranking official

    (literary) high-ranking officials or noble titles; literally refers to the green and purple ribbons or clothing worn by top officials in ancient China

    青 (literal) → 青 · qīng · blue 紫 (literal) → 紫 · zǐ · purple

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  • created sense approved 青紫 · qīng​zǐ · cyanosis — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    青紫

    qīng​zǐ

    cyanosis

    a bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes caused by lack of oxygen in the blood

    青 (literal) → 青 · qīng · blue 紫 (literal) → 紫 · zǐ · purple

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