English–Chinese

“change color” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbiàn sè

Example

这件旧衬衫洗了几次就变色了。zhè jiàn jiù chèn shān xǐ le jǐ cì jiù biàn sè le

This old shirt changed color after a few washes.

Illustration for 变色 (change color)

How to say “change color” in Chinese

“Change color” in Chinese is 变色 (biàn sè).

A visible shift from an object's or person's usual color or look to a different one.

Full entry for 变色: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 变色

听到这个消息,他的脸一下子就变色了。tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xī tā de liǎn yí xià zi jiù biàn sè le

When he heard the news, his face suddenly changed color.

Tips for using 变色

  • English often uses a noun for a fabric's loss of color, but Chinese uses this verb directly when the fabric, paint, or face is the subject.

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