色 (sè): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Color names

[color] + 色

In color names, 色 means 'color' and combines with a color word to name a specific color.

HSK 3.0 · L2

Appearance and complexion

[body partquality] + 色

In words about appearance, 色 refers to the look or complexion of a person or thing.

HSK 3.0 · L5

liǎn脸

sè色

complexion

HSK 6

qì气

sè色

complexion; colour

HSK 6

yǎn眼

sè色

hint given with the eyes; meaningful glance

HSK 4

jǐng景

sè色

scenery; view; landscape

Quality or characteristic

[adjectiveverb] + 色

In words describing quality, 色 indicates a kind of feature, style, or standard.

HSK 5

chū出

sè色

outstanding; remarkable; splendid

HSK 5

tè特

sè色

characteristic; distinguishing feature

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

běn本

sè色

True colors / true nature

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

xùn逊

sè色

Inferior

色 (sè): Color — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 色

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Printable Writing Worksheet: 色

How to Use 色

Color names

HSK Vocabulary: 色

Example Sentences

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Appearance and complexion

Quality or characteristic

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