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暗色的
àn sè de
dark
她喜欢穿暗色的衣服。
She likes to wear dark clothes.
neutral
Having a dark shade or color; not bright or light.
这种暗色的墙纸适合现代装修风格。
This dark wallpaper suits a modern decorating style.
他总是穿暗色的西装，显得很稳重。
He always wears dark suits, which makes him look dignified.
Refers to colors like black, navy blue, dark gray, or deep brown. Commonly used in fashion, interior design, and art.
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Pro Tip
Distinguishing 暗色的 from 深色的
暗色的 emphasizes the lack of brightness or low light intensity, while 深色的 (shēn sè de) specifically refers to colors that are deep or rich in hue (e.g., navy blue vs. light blue). All dark colors are 深色的, but not all 深色的 are 暗色的 if they are bright enough.
Gold Rule
When to use 暗色的
Use 暗色的 when describing something that is inherently low in brightness or lacks illumination, such as 'dark room' (暗色的房间) or 'dark clothing' (暗色的衣服). Avoid using it for colors that are simply deep but bright (e.g., 'dark red' is 深红色, not 暗红色).
Word Origin
Composed of 暗 (àn, 'dark') and 色的 (sè de, 'colored'). The character 暗 originates from the Old Chinese word for 'dim light' or 'obscure', while 色 (sè) means 'color' or 'hue'. The suffix 的 (de) indicates an adjective form.
Usage Notes
1. Used to describe objects, clothing, or environments that are not bright. 2. Often used in contrast to 亮色的 (liàng sè de, 'bright') or 浅色的 (qiǎn sè de, 'light-colored'). 3. In art and design, 'dark' may imply sophistication or elegance, while in other contexts it can suggest mystery or gloom.
Word Breakdown
暗
dark, dim, obscure
root色
color, hue
root的
adjectival suffix indicating possession or description
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