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色sè / shǎicolor

Learn the Chinese character 色 with its source-linked HSK 2 status, pronunciation, one concise learning meaning, stroke order, real HSK words, and published learning contexts.

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HSK vocabulary

Words with 色

Source-linked HSK vocabulary records that contain 色.

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Real usage

Example sentences with 色

Published HSK 2 course contexts only. Each sentence links back to the lesson that owns it.

  1. 安娜，这个黑色书包是你的吗？

    Ānnà, zhège hēisè shūbāo shì nǐ de ma?

    Anna, is this black backpack yours?

    HSK 2 course · Lesson 3 · published context →

  2. 不是。我的也是黑色的，但是比这个小一点儿。

    Bú shì. Wǒ de yě shì hēisè de, dànshì bǐ zhège xiǎo yìdiǎnr.

    No. Mine is black too, but it's a little smaller than this one.

    HSK 2 course · Lesson 3 · published context →

  3. 那这个呢？旁边有一把蓝色的伞。

    Nà zhège ne? Pángbiān yǒu yì bǎ lánsè de sǎn.

    What about this one? There's a blue umbrella next to it.

    HSK 2 course · Lesson 3 · published context →

  4. 昨天下午，有人在二楼找到一把红色的伞。

    Zuótiān xiàwǔ, yǒu rén zài èr lóu zhǎodào yì bǎ hóngsè de sǎn.

    Yesterday afternoon, someone found a red umbrella on the second floor.

    HSK 2 course · Lesson 3 · published context →

  5. 请问，这件蓝色外套多少钱？

    Qǐngwèn, zhè jiàn lánsè wàitào duōshao qián?

    Excuse me, how much is this blue coat?

    HSK 2 course · Lesson 8 · published context →

  6. 二百六十块。旁边那件灰色的便宜四十块。

    Èrbǎi liùshí kuài. Pángbiān nà jiàn huīsè de piányi sìshí kuài.

    260 yuan. The gray one next to it is 40 yuan cheaper.

    HSK 2 course · Lesson 8 · published context →

  7. 灰色的比蓝色的小吗？

    Huīsè de bǐ lánsè de xiǎo ma?

    Is the gray one smaller than the blue one?

    HSK 2 course · Lesson 8 · published context →

  8. 不是，大小一样。灰色的比较薄。

    Bú shì, dàxiǎo yíyàng. Huīsè de bǐjiào báo.

    No, they're the same size. The gray one is thinner.

    HSK 2 course · Lesson 8 · published context →

  9. 那灰色的很适合您。您可以试一下。

    Nà huīsè de hěn shìhé nín. Nín kěyǐ shì yíxià.

    Then the gray one suits you well. You can try it on.

    HSK 2 course · Lesson 8 · published context →

  10. 好，我试试。如果合适，我就买灰色的。

    Hǎo, wǒ shìshi. Rúguǒ héshì, wǒ jiù mǎi huīsè de.

    Okay, I'll try it. If it fits, I'll buy the gray one.

    HSK 2 course · Lesson 8 · published context →
Character questions

About 色

Short answers for character learning.

What does 色 mean in Chinese?

色 is listed here with the concise learning meaning: color.

How do you pronounce 色?

色 is shown as sè / shǎi.

Is 色 an HSK 2 character?

Yes. 色 is HSK 2 recognition character #70.

Can I practise writing 色?

Yes. Use Watch, Trace, or Write above.

Learning details

  • HSK 2 recognition
  • HSK 2 handwriting practice
  • 6 linked HSK words
  • 10 published course contexts
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  • HSK placement:HSK 2 recognition character #70. See the HSK 3.0 guide for the published syllabus reference.
  • Writing scope: not identified as part of the official HSK 2 recognition practice.
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  • Stroke-order practice: HanziWriter character data. This page is a source-linked learning reference, not an official HSK publication.
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