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“skin color” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfū sè

Example

他的肤色有点黑。tā de fū sè yóu diǎn hēi

His skin color is a little dark.

Illustration for 肤色 (skin color)

How to say “skin color” in Chinese

“Skin color” in Chinese is 肤色 (fū sè).

Describes the visible shade and tone of a person's skin, from lighter to deeper hues.

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

Example sentences with 肤色

她的肤色白皙，适合穿亮色衣服。tā de fū sè bái xī shì hé chuān liàng sè yī fú

She has a fair complexion and looks good in bright-colored clothes.

Tips for using 肤色

  • In everyday Chinese, a neutral modifier such as 偏深 (piān shēn, "somewhat deep") or 偏浅 (piān qiǎn, "somewhat light") makes comments about appearance sound more measured.

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