Definition
白色 (bái sè) is a noun meaning 'the color white' — you use it with 的 to describe something (白色的花). Its sibling 白 (bái) is an adjective that goes directly before a noun (白花), and also has other meanings like 'blank' or 'in vain' at higher levels.
noun
white (color)
Examples
- 白色。Wǒ xǐhuan bái sè de huā.I like white flowers.
- 白色。Tā mǎi le yí jiàn bái sè de yīfu.She bought a white piece of clothing.
- 白色。Zhè zhī māo shì bái sè de.This cat is white.
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