色泽

色澤

sèzé

noun #18,863

Meanings

1 color and luster
2 hue and sheen
3 appearance (of color)

Characters

Literally 'color-luster' — the visual quality of both hue and shine.

Examples

这块玉石色泽温润。

Zhè kuài yùshí sèzé wēnrùn.

This piece of jade has a warm, lustrous color.

食物的色泽很重要。

Shíwù de sèzé hěn zhòngyào.

The color and appearance of food is very important.

Tips

usage

色泽 refers not just to color but specifically to the quality of color combined with surface sheen or luster. Commonly used for food, gemstones, fabrics, and other materials.

Stroke Order

色 sè

泽 zé