Chinese
yánsè
Meaning: color
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

顏色
顏
色
颜色
颜
色

Example sentences

She likes bright colors.
你選哪一個顏色?
你选哪一个颜色?
Which color do you choose?
這件衣服的顏色非常適合你。
这件衣服的颜色非常适合你。
The color of this piece of clothing suits you very well.
這些顏色太雜了。
这些颜色太杂了。
These colors are too mixed up.
這兩種顏色的對比非常強烈。
这两种颜色的对比非常强烈。
The contrast between these two colors is very strong.
這件衣服太貴了,況且我也不喜歡這個顏色。
这件衣服太贵了,况且我也不喜欢这个颜色。
This piece of clothing is too expensive, and besides, I don't like the color.
在中國文化中,紅色被視為吉祥的顏色。
在中国文化中,红色被视为吉祥的颜色。
In Chinese culture, red is considered an auspicious color.
我很難分辨這兩種顏色的區別。
我很难分辨这两种颜色的区别。
It is hard for me to distinguish the difference between these two colors.
這束花不但顏色鮮麗,而且香味濃郁。
这束花不但颜色鲜丽,而且香味浓郁。
This bunch of flowers is not only bright in color but also rich in fragrance.

Usage Notes

Refers to the visual perception of light. Can also mean facial expression or 'a lesson' (as in 'to show someone a thing or two').

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