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白色
bái sè
white
她穿了一件白色的连衣裙。
She wore a white dress.
general
The color of snow, milk, or fresh paper; the lightest color in the visible spectrum, reflecting all wavelengths of light equally.
白色象征着纯洁和和平。
White symbolizes purity and peace.
这面墙是纯白色的。
This wall is pure white.
In Chinese culture, white is often associated with purity, peace, and sometimes mourning (in traditional Chinese funerals).
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Pro Tip
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, white is often associated with purity and peace, but it is also the traditional color of mourning.
Gold Rule
Usage in Context
When describing something as white, '白色的' is the most common phrase. For emphasis, '纯白色' (pure white) can be used.
Word Origin
The term '白色' (bái sè) comes from the Chinese characters '白' (bái, meaning 'white') and '色' (sè, meaning 'color'). It is a basic color term in Chinese.
Usage Notes
In modern Chinese, '白色' is commonly used to describe the color white in various contexts, from clothing to symbolism. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something as pure or clean.
Word Breakdown
白
white
root色
color
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