About
The character "彩" originally derives from its traditional form, which combines the phonetic and semantic component "采", meaning to pick or gather, with the ornamental element "彡", representing decorative patterns or streaks. This structure clearly points to its early meaning of layered colors, decorative hues, and elaborate patterns, as found in textiles, paintings, and ceremonial adornment. Over time, its application broadened from describing tangible, multicolored beauty to encompass more abstract and positive concepts, such as the brilliance and variety found in life, literature, or performance, as well as denoting commendation, applause, and splendid variety in human endeavors.
Etymology Hide
Example Sentences Hide
我喜欢彩色图画。
雨后天空出现彩虹。
这部电影非常精彩。
傍晚的彩霞很美。
我们买了一台新彩电。
明天下午有戏剧彩排。
他买彩票中了大奖。
这幅画的色彩搭配很协调。