白
báiadjectivenoun★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
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