Definition
上色 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to apply color' or 'to color in' — often used for maps, drawings, or paintings. You can split the syllables to insert a measure word or object: e.g., 上一次色 ('apply color once') or 上什么色 ('apply what color').
v.o.
to colorto apply color (to a map, drawing, etc.)
Examples
- 上色。Qǐng bǎ zhège dìtú shǎng yíxià.Please color this map a bit.
- 。Tā gěi zhè fú huà shǎng le yì céng sè.He applied a layer of color to this painting.
- ？Nǐ dǎsuàn shǎng shénme sè?What color do you plan to apply?
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