Chinese word

色泽

Pronunciation

Pinyinsè zé

Meaning

  • nouncolor and sheen

Example

这件衣服的色泽很好。zhè jiàn yī fú de sè zé hěn hǎo

The color and sheen of this garment look very nice.

Illustration for 色泽 (color and sheen)

More examples

花的色泽鲜艳，很吸引人。huā de sè zé xiān yàn hěn xī yǐn rén

The flower's color and sheen are bright, and it is very eye-catching.

Core concept

The visible finish of a surface, where its color and reflection of light combine into one overall look.

Common phrases

  • 色泽鲜艳sè zé xiān yàn

    bright color and sheen

  • 色泽暗淡sè zé àn dàn

    dull color and sheen

Similar words

颜色yán sè: The actual color seen on an object, such as its shade or hue.
光泽guāng zé: A surface's visible luster or shine from reflecting light.

Definition in Chinese

物体表面的颜色与光泽的综合表现，用来描述外观的鲜明或暗淡程度。wù tǐ biǎo miàn de yán sè yǔ guāng zé de zōng hé biǎo xiàn yòng lái miáo shù wài guān de xiān míng huò àn dàn chéng dù

Word origin

色 (sè, "color") + 泽 (zé, "moisture") combines color with a word that extended from moisture to surface luster, giving the compound its sense of an object's overall visual finish.

Usage tips

  • This noun is more formal than wording for a simple color description, so it fits product copy and careful comments about appearance better than casual small talk.

Other meanings

  • glossnoun
  • huenoun

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