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“complementary color” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhù bǔ sè

Example

他把互补色放在一起。tā bǎ hù bǔ sè fàng zài yì qǐ

He put complementary colors together.

Illustration for 互补色 (complementary color)

How to say “complementary color” in Chinese

“Complementary color” in Chinese is 互补色 (hù bǔ sè).

A color paired with the hue opposite it on the color wheel, so each makes the other look stronger.

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

Example sentences with 互补色

海报上用互补色能更吸引眼球。hǎi bào shàng yòng hù bǔ sè néng gèng xī yǐn yǎn qiú

Using complementary colors on a poster can attract more attention.

Tips for using 互补色

  • English learners often confuse complementary with complimentary, but complementary here describes a matching counterpart rather than an expression of praise.

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