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    Referring to 'purple' with 紫 (zǐ)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    紫 + Noun / 紫色 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The character 紫 (zǐ) means "purple" or "violet" and is used as both a noun and adjective for the color. In scientific contexts, it appears in compound words like 紫外线 (ultraviolet rays). It is one of the basic color terms in Chinese.

    Examples

    • 她今天穿了一件紫色的外套，很好看。

      Tā jīntiān chuān le yī jiàn zǐsè de wàitào, hěn hǎokàn.

      She wore a purple coat today, and it looks great.

    • 紫外线太强了，出门要记得涂防晒霜。

      Zǐwàixiàn tài qiáng le, chūmén yào jìde tú fángshàishuāng.

      The ultraviolet rays are too strong; remember to apply sunscreen when going out.

    • 花园里开满了紫色的薰衣草。

      Huāyuán lǐ kāi mǎn le zǐsè de xūnyīcǎo.

      The garden is full of purple lavender in bloom.

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