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March 24, 2026
粉色fěnsè(fen3se4)
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.
Frequency#6437DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 粉色 is often associated with romance and femininity, frequently used in celebrations like weddings and festivals. It's common in fashion, especially among younger women, symbolizing beauty and grace.
Memory Tip
Think of 粉 (fěn) as 'powder' and 颜色 (yánsè) meaning 'color.' Imagine a soft, pink powder being sprinkled over a delicate cake, and you can remember that 粉色 is the color pink, evoking sweetness and charm.
Meanings of 粉色
fěnsè(fen3se4)
1pink
2white
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About 粉色
粉色Simplified
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6437Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6TOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 粉色
Quick Contrast
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.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 粉 (fěn) as 'powder' and 颜色 (yánsè) meaning 'color.' Imagine a soft, pink powder being sprinkled over a delicate cake, and you can remember that 粉色 is the color pink, evoking sweetness and charm.
Usage Notes
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.
HSK Study Tips
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.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 粉色 is often associated with romance and femininity, frequently used in celebrations like weddings and festivals. It's common in fashion, especially among younger women, symbolizing beauty and grace.
Common Mistakes
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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
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.
Example Sentences for 粉色 (8)
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透过地下室的窗户，我看到他正在把他那粉色的自行车头盔系在头上。
tòu guò dì xià shì de chuāng hù， ， wǒ kàn dào tā zhèng zài bǎ tā nà fěn sè de zì háng chē tóu kuī xì zài tóu。
Through the basement window I saw him strap on his pink cycling helmet.
The sea would turn pale pink and the sky blood red.
6
那位舞蹈演员戴着粉色鸵鸟毛制作的头饰.
nà wèi wǔ dǎo yǎn yuán dài zháo fěn sè tuó niǎo máo zhì zuò de tóu shì.
The dancer wore a headdress of pink ostrich plumes.
7
椅子的靠背上搭着一件叠得整整齐齐的粉色毛衫。
yǐ zǐ de kào bèi shàng dā zháo yī jiàn dié dé zhěng zhěng qí qí de fěn sè máo shān。
There was a neatly folded pink sweater on the back of the chair.
8
她找到了一件浅粉色细背带的.
tā zhǎo dào le yī jiàn qiǎn fěn sè xì bèi dài de.
She found one, light pink with thin straps.
Cultural Notes for 粉色
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, 粉色 is often associated with romance and femininity, frequently used in celebrations like weddings and festivals. It's common in fashion, especially among younger women, symbolizing beauty and grace.
Frequently Asked Questions about 粉色
You can say '我喜欢粉色的裙子' (Wǒ xǐhuān fěnsè de qúnzi) which means 'I like pink skirts.'
Yes, terms like 浅粉色 (qiǎn fěnsè) for light pink and 深粉色 (shēn fěnsè) for dark pink exist.
No, it can also describe something that is powdered or have metaphorical meanings related to beauty.
