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Describing something as colorful with 五颜六色 (wǔyánliùsè)
Description & Modification
Structure
五颜六色 + 的 + Noun
Explanation
The adjective 五颜六色 (wǔyánliùsè) literally means "five colors and six hues" and is used to describe something that is colorful or multicolored. It is a vivid four-character expression commonly used to describe decorations, flowers, lights, and other visually rich items. For example, 五颜六色的装饰 means "colorful decorations."
Examples
花园里开满了五颜六色的花。
huāyuán lǐ kāi mǎn le wǔyánliùsè de huā.
The garden is full of colorful flowers.
孩子们穿着五颜六色的衣服在广场上玩耍。
háizimen chuān zhe wǔyánliùsè de yīfú zài guǎngchǎng shàng wánshuǎ.
The children were playing in the square wearing colorful clothes.
夜晚的城市到处是五颜六色的霓虹灯。
yèwǎn de chéngshì dàochù shì wǔyánliùsè de níhóngdēng.
At night the city is full of colorful neon lights everywhere.