Chinese Colors Vocabulary

Color vocabulary helps describe the world around you. Essential for beginners.

Sample vocabulary

View:
CharacterPinyinMeaningAudioLink
红色hóngsèredDictionary
黄色huángsèyellowDictionary
蓝色lánsèblueDictionary
白色báisèwhiteDictionary
黑色hēisèblackDictionary
绿色lǜsègreenDictionary

FAQ

  • How do you say red in Chinese?

    红色 (hóngsè) is the usual standalone word for the color red. 红 (hóng) also means “red” in compounds and descriptions.

Practice colors