绿苔

綠苔

lǜtái

noun

Meanings

1 green moss
2 green algae

Characters

Examples

HSK 7-9

石阶上长满了绿苔。

Shíjiē shàng zhǎngmǎn le lǜtái.

The stone steps were covered in green moss.

HSK 7-9

池塘表面浮着一层绿苔。

Chítáng biǎomiàn fú zhe yì céng lǜtái.

A layer of green algae floated on the surface of the pond.

Tips

usage

Covers both moss on damp stones and algae on water surfaces - the technical split (苔藓 for moss, 藻类 for algae) is only made when precision is needed.

Stroke Order

绿 lǜ

苔 tái