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多彩
duō cǎi
colorful
这个节日充满了多彩的活动。
This festival is filled with colorful activities.
neutral
Having many different colors; colorful
她的画作多彩而生动。
Her paintings are colorful and vivid.
多彩的生活让人充满活力。
A colorful life keeps one full of energy.
Often used to describe visual vibrancy or diversity in experiences.
Pro Tip
Avoid literal-only translations
While 'colorful' is the primary translation, '多彩' can also imply richness or diversity in non-visual contexts (e.g., '多彩的文化' = 'rich/diverse culture').
Gold Rule
Context matters for abstract uses
For abstract nouns (e.g., '多彩的生活'), focus on the sense of 'richness/variety' rather than just visual color.
Word Origin
Composed of 多 (duō, 'many') and 彩 (cǎi, 'color/brilliance'), reflecting the concept of 'many colors' since ancient Chinese.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both literal (visual colors) and figurative (diverse experiences) contexts. Often paired with abstract nouns like '生活' (life) or '文化' (culture).
Word Breakdown
多
many
root彩
color/brilliance
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