花色

huāsè
noun #29,156

Meanings

  1. 1 pattern and color
  2. 2 variety; assortment
  3. 3 suit (in playing cards)

Examples

Zhè jiā bùliào diàn de huāsè zhǒnglèi fánduō.
This fabric store has a wide variety of patterns and colors.
Pūkèpái yǒu sì zhǒng huāsè: hēitáo, hóngxīn, méihuā hé fāngkuài.
Playing cards have four suits: spades, hearts, clubs, and diamonds.

Tips

usage
花色 has two main meanings: (1) the decorative pattern/color of fabric, clothing, or goods; (2) the suit of a playing card. Context makes the meaning clear. In commerce, 花色品种 (huāsè pǐnzhǒng) means a diverse range of products.

Stroke Order

huā