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撞色

zhuàngsè
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 color blocking
  2. 2 contrasting colors
  3. 3 (of two items) to clash in color

Examples

这件大衣采用了撞色设计，红配黑很显眼。
Zhè jiàn dàyī cǎiyòng le zhuàngsè shèjì, hóng pèi hēi hěn xiǎnyǎn.
This coat uses a color-block design; red with black really stands out.
跟别人撞色有点尴尬。
Gēn biérén zhuàngsè yǒudiǎn gāngà.
It's a bit awkward to end up wearing the same color as someone else.

Tips

usage
Two senses: (1) fashion-positive — deliberate bold color blocking; (2) fashion-negative — two people accidentally wearing clashing colors. Tone of voice decides which.
memory
撞 = to crash / collide, 色 = color. Colors 'crashing' into each other is a vivid image for both senses.

Stroke Order

撞 zhuàng
色 sè