sik1 diu6色調色调
Jyutpingsik1 diu6
Yalesīk diuh
Definition
Color tone or hue; the overall sensation or tint of colors, such as light, dark, warm, or cool.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the overall mood or atmosphere created by a color palette rather than just a single color. It is frequently used in professional contexts like photography, graphic design, and interior decoration to describe the temperature or intensity of a visual space.
Measure word
zung3種jungExamples
The color tone of this photo is very soft, it looks very comfortable.
Which color tone do you think is better for this design?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid confusing this with 顏色, which refers to the basic hue of an object. Using 色調 to describe a simple color like red or blue will sound unnatural to native speakers.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
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