English–Chinese
“primary color” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyuán sè
Example
这幅画用了原色，看起来很鲜明。zhè fú huà yòng le yuán sè kàn qǐ lái hěn xiān míng
This painting uses primary colors and looks very vivid.
How to say “primary color” in Chinese
“Primary color” in Chinese is 原色 (yuán sè).
A pure, vivid color that stands on its own or serves as a starting point for making other colors.
Example sentences with 原色
绘画课上老师讲解了三原色的概念。huì huà kè shàng lǎo shī jiáng jiě le sān yuán sè de gài niàn
In art class, the teacher explained the concept of the three primary colors.
Tips for using 原色
- In casual talk about clothes, rooms, or pictures, this term often highlights a strong, saturated look rather than naming a precise color-system category.