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颜色

yán sè
样 yàng 种 zhǒng
HSK 2.0 Level 2 HSK 3.0 Level 2 Noun Common

Definitions

  1. 1. color
  2. 2. countenance
  3. 3. appearance
  4. 4. facial expression
  5. 5. pigment
  6. 6. dyestuff

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Word relationships

Related words

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脸色
liǎn sè

complexion

脸色专指脸上的颜色或表情。
表情
biǎo qíng

(facial) expression

颜色可指面部表情，但表情更常用。

Synonyms

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色彩
sè cǎi

tint; coloring; coloration

颜色更口语化，色彩常用于书面语或艺术语境。

Usage notes

Collocations

“看某人的颜色”是固定搭配，意为察言观色。

Formality

颜色是通用词；描述美术品时多用“色彩”。

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 2+ HSK 3.0 Level 2+ 5 min
今天天气很好 for Sentences With a Second Subject

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Example Sentences

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这种 颜色 太强烈了，不适合用在卧室里。
This color is too intense; it's not suitable for use in the bedroom.
这种 颜色 给人强烈的视觉冲击。
This color gives a strong visual impact.
这两种 颜色 不配。
These two colors don't match.
这两种 颜色 有细微的差别。
There is a subtle difference between these two colors.
这朵花的 颜色 很鲜艳。
The color of this flower is very bright.

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Words Containing 颜色

各种颜色
gè zhǒng yán sè

multicolored

给你点颜色看看
gěi nǐ diǎn yán sè kàn kan

(I'll) teach you a lesson

Child Words of 颜色

色
sè

color

色
shǎi

(coll.) color

颜
yán

color