Definition
增色 is a verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to add luster, color, or beauty to something', often used figuratively to describe enhancing the appeal or quality of an event, place, or work. As a separable verb, you can insert aspect markers or measure words between the syllables, e.g., 增了色 ('added luster') or 增一次色 ('add luster once'). The object being enhanced is typically introduced with 为 or 给 before the verb.
v.o.
to add luster/color/beauty to (something)to enhance
Examples
- 。Zhè chǎng yǎnchū wèi wǎnhuì zēng le bù shǎo sè.This performance added a lot of luster to the evening party.
- 增色。Zhèxiē xiānhuā gěi tíngyuàn zēng sè bù shǎo.These fresh flowers added much beauty to the courtyard.
- 增色。Tā de yǎnjiǎng wèi huìyì zēng sè hěn duō.His speech added a lot of luster to the conference.
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