Chinese word

色彩

Pronunciation

Pinyinsè cǎi

Meaning

  • nouncolor

Example

这件衣服的色彩很柔和。zhè jiàn yī fú de sè cǎi hěn róu hé

This garment has very soft colors.

Illustration for 色彩 (color)

More examples

房间的色彩搭配很协调。fáng jiān de sè cǎi dā pèi hěn xié tiáo

The room's color scheme is very harmonious.

Core concept

A visual palette whose shades work together to create a distinct atmosphere or tone.

Common phrases

  • 色彩丰富sè cǎi fēng fù

    rich colors

  • 色彩鲜艳sè cǎi xiān yàn

    vivid colors

  • 色彩搭配sè cǎi dā pèi

    color scheme

Similar words

颜色yán sè: The color that appears on an object or comes from light.

Definition in Chinese

指颜色之间的细微差别与整体视觉风格，侧重颜色带来的气氛与调性。zhǐ yán sè zhī jiān de xì wēi chā bié yǔ zhéng tǐ shì jué fēng gé cè zhòng yán sè dài lái de qì fēn yǔ diào xìng

Word origin

色 (sè, "color") contributes the basic idea of hue, and 彩 (cǎi, "color and brilliance") contributes richness and expressive variety, so the compound refers to color as an overall visual quality.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful when a color choice communicates a feeling or style, such as softness, warmth, freshness, or seriousness, instead of simply reporting what the eye sees.

Other meanings

  • huenoun
  • coloringnoun

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