土色 (tǔ sè) — ashen; pale (of complexion, like earth color)
Definition
Literally 'earth color' — used to describe a dull, pale-brown or ashen tone, typically of a person's complexion. The second example (deep earth color of soil) is a more literal, descriptive use of the same color sense.
noun
ashenpale (of complexion, like earth color)
Examples
- 土色。Tā xià dé liǎn dōu biàn chéng le tǔ sè.He was so frightened that his face turned ashen.
- 土色，。Zhè piàn tǔ dì shì shēn tǔ sè de, shì hé zhǒng zhuāng jia.This land is a deep earth color, suitable for growing crops.
- 土色。Tā men yòng tǔ sè de tú liào fěn shuā le wài qiáng.They painted the exterior wall with an earth-colored coating.
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