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Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "紫", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "紫", and master the standard way of writing the character "紫".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 紫
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "紫" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
紫 [zǐ]
1. In visible light, the color with the shortest wavelength, made by the combination of red and blue.
在可见光中波长最短,红与蓝合成的颜色。
For example: 紫红 (purple-red), 紫铜 (purple copper), 紫外线 (ultraviolet), 紫药水 (purple medicine).
2. A color revered by Taoism and certain dynastic rulers, often prefixed with "紫" for their palaces, clothing, and objects.
道教和某些朝代的统治者所崇尚的色彩,因而常在其宫室、服饰、用物前冠之以“紫”。
For example: 紫衣 (purple clothing), 紫书 (Taoist scriptures; imperial edicts), 紫诰 (imperial decrees), 紫台 (abode of immortals or emperors), 紫气 (auspicious aura), 紫绶 (purple ribbon), 紫垣 (imperial palace), 紫阙 (palatial towers), 紫光阁 (purple light pavilion), 紫禁城 (Forbidden City), 紫袍金带 (purple robes with golden belts).
3. A surname.
姓。
1. Same as the primary meaning: purple; violet.
同本义 ([En.] purple; violet)
2. Ancient people believed "Laozi" had purple energy, thus purple is a color of auspiciousness.
古人因相传“老子”有紫气,故以紫为祥瑞的颜色 ([En.] lucky color).
3. Associated with emperors and palatial matters.
与帝王、皇宫有关的事物 ([En.] be related with emperor and palace).
名 (noun)
1. Purple clothing and ribbons.
紫色的衣服和绶带 ([En.] purple clothing and ribbon).
2. A surname.
姓。
引 (reference)
1. "Shuowen Jiezi": 紫, a black-red color in silk.
2. "Lunyu": Disdain for purple that overpowers vermilion. Kong's note: "The beauty of mixed colors."
3. "Liji · Yuzhao": Wearing a black crown with purple ribbons.
4. "Zuo Zhuan · Ai Gong Qinian": Purple clothing and fox fur.
5. "Lunyu": Red and purple are not considered inappropriate clothing.
6. "Yuefu Shijicheng": Purple silk for upper clothing.
7. From Liang dynasty, Qiuchi's letter: Wearing purple and holding yellow.
8. Tang dynasty, Li Chaowei's "Liuyi Chuan": Wearing purple clothing.
9. Qing dynasty, Zhou Rong's "Yulao Ren Chuan": Bundling yellow and loose purple.
例 (example)
For example: 紫棠色 (black with red tint); 紫玉 (purple jade; a type of flute; ancient people often used purple bamboo for flutes, thus named); 紫衣 (purple clothing; purple kasaya); 紫衫 (purple garments).
Ultimately, "紫" embodies the concept of a color that signifies auspiciousness and authority, deeply rooted in Chinese culture and history.