棕色

zōng sè

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. brown

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 深棕色 shēn zōng sè 深棕色 shēn zōng sè dark brown 深色: dark brown

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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Words Containing 棕色

• 深棕色 深棕色 shēn zōng sè: dark brown

Child Words of 棕色

• 色 色 sè: color
• 色 色 shǎi: (coll.) color
• 棕 棕 zōng: palm