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粉色 (pink) vs 桃色 (peach) — choose 粉色 when referring specifically to the color pink, while 桃色 is a lighter, more orange-tinged hue.
粉色 is typically used in informal contexts. A common mistake is to confuse it with 玫瑰色 (méiguīsè), which is rose color; while related, 粉色 is more general. Be careful with the tones: mispronouncing either character can lead to misunderstandings.
As an HSK 6 word, 粉色 connects to other color words and adjectives. Focus on using it in descriptive phrases, and practice constructing sentences that illustrate personal preferences or descriptions in visual contexts.
Learners often confuse 粉色 with 白色 (báisè), which means 'white.' For instance, saying '我喜欢白色的裙子' (Wǒ xǐhuān báisè de qúnzi) instead of '粉色的裙子' (fěnsè de qúnzi) when they mean pink is a common error.
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How to say pink in Chinese
“pink” in Chinese is粉色
粉色 (fěnsè) means 'pink' and is commonly used to describe colors in fashion, decor, and art. It can also carry connotations of beauty and femininity, often associated with softness and romance in various contexts.
When to use 粉色
粉色 is typically used in informal contexts. A common mistake is to confuse it with 玫瑰色 (méiguīsè), which is rose color; while related, 粉色 is more general. Be careful with the tones: mispronouncing either character can lead to misunderstandings.
粉色 or something close to it
粉色 (pink) vs 桃色 (peach) — choose 粉色 when referring specifically to the color pink, while 桃色 is a lighter, more orange-tinged hue.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 粉色 with 白色 (báisè), which means 'white.' For instance, saying '我喜欢白色的裙子' (Wǒ xǐhuān báisè de qúnzi) instead of '粉色的裙子' (fěnsè de qúnzi) when they mean pink is a common error.
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Grammar patterns of 粉色
粉色 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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透过地下室的窗户，我看到他正在把他那____的自行车头盔系在头上。
Through the basement window I saw him strap on his pink cycling helmet.
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You can say '我喜欢粉色的裙子' (Wǒ xǐhuān fěnsè de qúnzi) which means 'I like pink skirts.'
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