Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
amber
hǔpò
Description
amber 就是英文里的“琥珀”，一种黄色透明的东西。
"amber" is the English word for “琥珀”, a yellow transparent substance.
它也可以表示交通灯里那个黄色的灯。
It can also refer to the yellow light in a traffic signal.
Meanings
amberhǔpò
amber (fossilized tree resin, a gemstone)
她戴着一条漂亮的琥珀项链。
She is wearing a beautiful amber necklace.
amberhǔpòsè
amber-colored, yellowish-orange
红绿灯变成了黄色，请你慢一点。
The traffic light turned yellow, please slow down.
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Notes
- Nuance
琥珀 refers to the stone; for the traffic light 黄灯 (yellow light) is more common in Chinese.
- Etymology
琥珀 combines 琥 (tiger-shaped jade) and 珀, both once linked to precious stones.
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