COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 色 is built
Traditional etymology note: What a person ⺈ desires 巴
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How to Write 色 (sè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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sèTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
sè
色
color
Common words
bái sè
白色
white; fig. reactionary; anti-communist
hēi sè
黑色
black
hóng sè
红色
red (color); revolutionary
lǜ sè
绿色
green
yán sè
颜色
color; countenance; appearance; facial expression
huáng sè
黄色
yellow; vulgar; lewd; pornographic
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 色
Say “sè” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 色
Common words and phrases
bái sè
white; fig. reactionary; anti-communist
hēi sè
black
hóng sè
red (color); revolutionary
lǜ sè
green
yán sè
color; countenance; appearance; facial expression
huáng sè
yellow; vulgar; lewd; pornographic
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“色”。
Zhège zì shì “sè”.
This character is “色”.
我正在学习“色”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “sè” zì.
I am learning the character “色”.
请写一遍“色”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “sè”.
Please write “色” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 色?
色 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 色 (sè) mean?
色 (sè) means color.
What is the radical of 色?
The radical of 色 is 色, associated with Not yet classified.