色相

sèxiàng
noun #30,245

Meanings

  1. 1 hue (color theory)
  2. 2 outward appearance; physical/sexual attractiveness
  3. 3 (Buddhism) form and appearance of all things

Examples

Zhè zhāng zhàopiàn de sèxiàng xūyào tiáozhěng.
The hue of this photo needs adjusting.
Tā bù yīnggāi kào sèxiàng chūmíng.
He shouldn't get famous on his looks (sex appeal) alone.

Tips

usage
Three distinct senses: (1) photo/design context = hue (the H in HSV). (2) Everyday context = physical attractiveness, often with a slightly cynical 'just selling looks' tone. (3) Buddhist context = the world of perceptible form, opposite of (emptiness).

Stroke Order

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