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

HSK 3
Zhè zhāng zhàopiàn de sèxiàng xūyào tiáozhěng.
The hue of this photo needs adjusting.
HSK 6
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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