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    Referring to the color golden with 金色 (jīnsè)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    金色 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The noun 金色 (jīnsè) means "golden" or "gold-colored," describing the bright yellow color of gold. It is used as a color term to modify nouns and often carries symbolic meaning related to prosperity or hope. For example, 金色公鸡 means "golden rooster."

    Examples

    • 秋天的银杏叶变成了金色。

      Qiūtiān de yínxìng yè biànchéng le jīnsè.

      In autumn, the ginkgo leaves turn golden.

    • 夕阳把整片天空染成了金色。

      Xīyáng bǎ zhěng piàn tiānkōng rǎn chéng le jīnsè.

      The setting sun dyed the entire sky golden.

    • 她戴着一条金色的项链。

      Tā dài zhe yī tiáo jīnsè de xiàngliàn.

      She was wearing a gold necklace.

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