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Definition
Of or relating to color.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a morpheme in compound words rather than a standalone noun in daily speech. While it refers to colour, native speakers almost always use 顏色 instead when asking about or describing the hue of an object. Using it as a direct substitute for 顏色 can sound poetic or slightly archaic depending on the context.
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Common mistake
Do not use this as a direct synonym for 顏色 in everyday conversation, as it will sound unnatural. It is mostly found in formal or literary compounds like 彩色 or 色彩.
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Grammar guides
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