Chinese word

色号

Pronunciation

Pinyinsè hào

Meaning

  • nounshade number

Example

这个口红的色号是多少？zhè ge kǒu hóng de sè hào shì duō shǎo

What is the shade number of this lipstick?

Illustration for 色号 (shade number)

More examples

买口红时可以记下色号，下次更容易找到同样的颜色。mǎi kǒu hóng shí ké yǐ jì xià sè hào xià cì gèng róng yì zhǎo dào tóng yàng de yán sè

When buying lipstick, write down the shade number so it is easier to find the same color next time.

Core concept

A numbered color reference that connects a product, sample, or chart to one specific shade for choosing and discussing it.

Common phrases

  • 口红色号kǒu hóng sè hào

    lipstick shade number

  • 色号是多少sè hào shì duō shǎo

    What is the shade number

  • 记下色号jì xià sè hào

    note the shade number

Similar words

颜色yán sè: The color seen in something, such as red, blue, or green.
色调sè diào: The overall quality of a color, including its lightness, depth, and visual feel.
色卡sè kǎ: A card or booklet displaying color samples for checking colors in person.

Definition in Chinese

指商品或样本上标注的颜色编号，用来便于购买和沟通具体颜色，口红、指甲油等常用此项注明。zhǐ shāng pǐn huò yàng běn shàng biāo zhù de yán sè biān hào yòng lái biàn yú gòu mǎi hé gōu tōng jù tǐ yán sè kǒu hóng zhí jiǎ yóu děng cháng yòng cǐ xiàng zhù míng

Word origin

色号 (sèhào, "shade number") is formed from 色 (sè, "color") + 号 (hào, "number or label"), naming a reference that distinguishes one shade from others.

Usage tips

  • Lighting and skin tone can change how a cosmetic appears, but its 色号 (sèhào, "shade number") remains the useful reference for checking the intended option.

Related words

  • 色号表sè hào biǎocolor chartnoun
  • 色号卡sè hào kǎcolor sample cardnoun

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