English–Chinese
“green light” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlǜ dēng
Example
不要闯红灯，等绿灯再走。bú yào chuǎng hóng dēng děng lǜ dēng zài zǒu
Don't run a red light; wait for the green light before going.
How to say “green light” in Chinese
“Green light” in Chinese is 绿灯 (lǜ dēng).
The go-ahead color in a traffic signal, turning a wait into permitted movement.
Example sentences with 绿灯
司机看见绿灯，就加速通过。sī jī kàn jiàn lǜ dēng jiù jiā sù tōng guò
The driver sees the green light and speeds up to pass through.
Tips for using 绿灯
- In everyday traffic talk, this noun can refer to the green display or to the period when it is lit, so it is not limited to a physical bulb.