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棕色

zōng sè
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

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Definitions

  1. 1. brown

Word relationships

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 棕色 (brown) with 棕色的 (brown, attributive); the latter requires 的 when modifying a noun directly, e.g., 棕色的狗 not 棕色狗.

Formality

棕色 is the standard word for brown in both formal and informal contexts; 咖啡色 is more colloquial and commonly used for clothing.

Example Sentences

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我有一件 棕色 的外套。
I have a brown coat.

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