褪色 (tùn sè) — to fade (of colors)
Definition
褪色 (tùn sè) is a verb specifically for colors fading in sunlight or after washing — not used for general 'weakening' or 'disappearing'. The 色 is part of the verb, not a separate noun object.
verb
to fade (of colors)
Examples
- 褪色。Zhè jiàn yī fu xǐ le jǐ cì jiù tùn sè le.This shirt faded after just a few washes.
- ，。Nà jiàn chèn shān yǐ jīng tuì le sè, bù néng zài chuān le.That shirt has already faded; it can't be worn anymore.
- ，褪色。Yáng guāng tài qiáng, zhào piàn de yán sè màn màn tùn sè le.The sunlight was too strong; the colors of the photo gradually faded.
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