Chinese word

金色

Pronunciation

Pinyinjīn sè

Meaning

  • adjectivegolden

Example

金色的围巾很漂亮。jīn sè de wéi jīn hěn piào liàng

The golden scarf is very pretty.

Illustration for 金色 (golden)

More examples

她有一头金色的头发。tā yǒu yì tóu jīn sè de tóu fa

She has a head of golden hair.

Core concept

It is a rich yellow that suggests a metallic shine and the visual impression of wealth or ceremony.

Common phrases

  • 金色的头发jīn sè de tóu fa

    golden hair

  • 金色的树叶jīn sè de shù yè

    golden leaves

  • 金色的戒指jīn sè de jiè zhǐ

    golden ring

Similar words

金黄色jīn huáng sè: Describing a bright yellow with the warm feel of gold.
黄色huáng sè: Describing the familiar, clear yellow seen in everyday use.
金属色jīn shǔ sè: Describing a color with the shine and luster of metal.

Definition in Chinese

金色 指类似黄金的颜色，也用来形容带有金属光泽或显得华丽、尊贵的色调。jīn sè zhǐ lèi sì huáng jīn de yán sè yě yòng lái xíng róng dài yǒu jīn shǔ guāng zé huò xiǎn de huá lì zūn guì de sè diào

Word origin

金 (jīn, "gold") + 色 (sè, "color") names a color modeled on gold, so the word naturally covers both its yellow hue and its reflective appearance.

Usage tips

  • The adjective can describe a surface or fabric even when the object contains no gold, separating appearance from material.

Other meanings

  • golden-yellowadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 金黄色jīn huáng sègolden-yellowadjective

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