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白

bái
adjectivenoun★Beginner
general

white (color)

天空是白色的

The sky is white.

general

to explain; to clarify

请白一下这个问题

Please explain this question.

general

to lose; to be defeated

他输了比赛,白了

He lost the game.

general

pure; clean

白纸

white paper

Collocations

白色white color白天daytime白费in vain

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

白手起家idiom
to start from scratch
白忙phrase
to work in vain

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'白' is commonly used to describe the color white, but it can also mean 'to explain' or 'to lose' in certain contexts.

⚡Gold Rule

Color vs. Verb

When '白' is used as a verb, it often appears in phrases like '白一下' (to explain) or '白了' (to lose).

📖Word Origin

The character '白' is a pictograph representing the color white, derived from ancient Chinese writing.

📝Usage Notes

'白' can be used as both an adjective and a verb, depending on the context. As a verb, it often means 'to explain' or 'to lose'.

Word Breakdown

白
white
root
汉英词典

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