Chinese phrase
会掉色吗？ huì diào sè ma
Meaning
Will the color run?
When to use it
Asks whether the color of a dyed item will run or transfer. It is a neutral, concise question commonly used about clothing or other dyed items when washing, sweating, or rubbing may spread the dye.
Example dialogue
这件新衬衫会掉色吗？ zhè jiàn xīn chèn shān huì diào sè ma
Will this new shirt's color run?
有可能，出汗或摩擦时会把颜色弄到皮肤或内衣上。 yǒu kě néng chū hàn huò mó cā shí huì bǎ yán sè nòng dào pí fū huò nèi yī shàng
It might. Sweat or friction can transfer the dye onto skin or underwear.