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How to Say ‘Ink color’ in Traditional Chinese

墨色

💬 Usage Tip: [墨色] refers to the varying shades of black and grey in traditional Chinese ink painting.

🇹🇼 In Taiwan: The subtle gradations in ink color are pivotal in expressing depth and perspective in these artworks.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

墨色

[mò sè]

ink color

The color of ink, often black or dark; in traditional Chinese art, it has a deep cultural significance.

Example

這幅畫的墨色很濃。

The ink color of this painting is very rich.

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