How to Say ‘White’ in Traditional Chinese
白色
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounce [白色] as 'bai-se'. White is associated with purity and simplicity.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: In Taiwanese culture, white is associated with mourning and funerals, unlike in Western cultures where it often symbolizes weddings.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
白色
[bái sè]
white
The color of milk or fresh snow, the opposite of black.
她穿著白色的禮服。
She is wearing a white dress.
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