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    Expressing 'white color' with 白色 (báisè)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    白色 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The noun 白色 (báisè) means "white" or "the color white." It functions as both a noun and an adjective to describe the color of objects, clothing, or other items. When used as a modifier, it is typically followed by 的, as in 白色的衣服 (white clothing).

    Examples

    • 她买了一条白色的围巾送给妈妈。

      Tā mǎi le yī tiáo báisè de wéijīn sòng gěi māma.

      She bought a white scarf as a gift for her mother.

    • 我更喜欢白色的墙壁,看起来很干净。

      Wǒ gèng xǐhuān báisè de qiángbì, kàn qǐlái hěn gānjìng.

      I prefer white walls; they look very clean.

    • 那只白色的猫是邻居家的。

      Nà zhī báisè de māo shì línjū jiā de.

      That white cat belongs to the neighbor.

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