🇨🇳 How to say

“black” in Chinese

黑色hēisè
Illustration of "black" in a Chinese cultural setting
A sleek black cat sits on a windowsill, its fur absorbing the sunlight and creating a stark silhouette against the bright white curtains.

Usage note

This word is a basic color noun, combining '黑' (black) and '色' (color). It's used just like 'red' or 'blue' in English and is a very common and neutral word for the color black.

Examples

  • 我喜欢黑色的衣服。

    I like black clothes.

  • 她的头发是黑色的。

    Her hair is black.

  • 看，那是一只黑色的鸟。

    Look, that is a black bird.

Quick check

What does "黑色" mean?

  • A. black
  • B. kitchen
  • C. airport
  • D. minute

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