Chinese Vocabulary: Colors in Chinese

Unlock the power of colors in Chinese and enhance your language skills.

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Vocabulary List

English Chinese Pronunciation
red
红色
hóngsè
blue
蓝色
lán sè
green
绿色
lǜsè
yellow
黄色
huángsè
orange
橙色
chéng sè
purple
紫色
zǐ sè
pink
粉色
fěn sè
brown
棕色
zōng sè
black
黑色
hēisè
white
白色
bái sè

Cultural Insight: Symbolism of Colors

In Chinese culture, each color carries symbolic meanings. 红色 (hóngsè) (red) symbolizes good luck and joy, 黄色 (huángsè) (yellow) represents freedom and happiness, and 蓝色 (lánsè) (blue) is associated with peace and tranquility. Understanding these cultural connotations can enhance your language learning experience.

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