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How to Say ‘From dark to light’ in Traditional Chinese

濃轉淡

💬 Usage Tip: Describes a gradient effect using ink or paint.

🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This technique is commonly used in traditional Chinese art.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[nóng]

thick

Dense or intense in color or consistency.

Example

這種顏料的顏色非常濃。

This paint has a very thick color.

[zhuǎn]

shift

To change from one position to another.

Example

車輛轉向左邊。

The vehicle shifted to the left.

[dàn]

light

Not intense or strong.

Example

畫面上的色彩逐漸變淡。

The colors in the picture gradually lighten.

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