Language/Min-nan-chinese/Vocabulary/Colors
Hi Min Nan Chinese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will expand our vocabulary by learning the colors in Min Nan Chinese. Understanding the colors is not only useful for everyday communication, but it also gives you a glimpse into the cultural importance of colors in Chinese society. So, let's get started and add some color to our conversations! 🎨
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages:Say Hello and Greetings in Min Nan Chinese, Family, Drinks & Clothes.
Basic Colors[edit | edit source]
First, let's learn the basic colors in Min Nan Chinese.
| Min Nan Chinese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 红色 (hóng sè) | hóng sè | red |
| 绿色 (lǜ sè) | lǜ sè | green |
| 黄色 (huáng sè) | huáng sè | yellow |
| 蓝色 (lán sè) | lán sè | blue |
| 白色 (bái sè) | bái sè | white |
| 黑色 (hēi sè) | hēi sè | black |
Here are some examples in context:
- Person 1: 你喜欢什么颜色？(nǐ xǐ huān shén me yán sè?) (What is your favorite color?)
- Person 2: 我喜欢绿色。 (wǒ xǐ huān lǜ sè.) (I like green.)
As you can see, we use the verb "xǐ huān" (喜欢) to express "like".
Intermediate Colors[edit | edit source]
Now, let's move on to intermediate colors.
| Min Nan Chinese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 棕色 (zōng sè) | zōng sè | brown |
| 粉红色 (fěn hóng sè) | fěn hóng sè | pink |
| 紫色 (zǐ sè) | zǐ sè | purple |
| 橙色 (chéng sè) | chéng sè | orange |
| 灰色 (huī sè) | huī sè | gray |
Here are some examples in context:
- Person 1: 紫色花很漂亮。(zǐ sè huā hěn piào liang.) (Purple flowers are very beautiful.)
- Person 2: 是的，我也很喜欢紫色。(shì de, wǒ yě hěn xǐ huān zǐ sè.) (Yes, I also really like purple.)
Advanced Colors[edit | edit source]
Finally, let's explore some advanced colors in Min Nan Chinese.
| Min Nan Chinese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 金色 (jīn sè) | jīn sè | gold |
| 银色 (yín sè) | yín sè | silver |
| 青色 (qīng sè) | qīng sè | cyan |
| 赤色 (chì sè) | chì sè | vermillion |
| 铜色 (tóng sè) | tóng sè | bronze |
Here are some examples in context:
- Person 1: 你觉得这个金色盆栽如何？(nǐ jué de zhè gè jīn sè pén zāi rú hé?) (What do you think of this gold plant pot?)
- Person 2: 非常漂亮，但是贵不贵？(fēi cháng piào liang, dàn shì guì bù guì?) (It's very beautiful, but is it expensive or not?)
Now that you know how to say the colors in Min Nan Chinese, try describing the colors of things around you in your daily life.
Remember, to improve your Min Nan Chinese vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Ask native speakers and practice your skills.
I hope you enjoyed this lesson and learned something new! 😀
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Sources[edit | edit source]
[1] "Colors in Chinese Culture" by the Chinese American Family website, accessed October 2021.