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灰
huī
Description
东西烧完以后，会变成灰。
After something is burned, it turns into 灰.
灰也可以指一种不深不浅的颜色，像天空阴天的时候一样。
灰 can also refer to a color that is neither dark nor light, like the sky on a cloudy day.
Meanings
灰huī
ash; ashes left after burning
烟头烧完只剩下一点灰。
The cigarette butt burned down to just a bit of ash.
灰huī
dust; fine dirt
桌子上有很多灰。
There is a lot of dust on the table.
灰huī
gray (color)
我买了一件灰色的衣服。
I bought a gray piece of clothing.
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Notes
- Etymology
pictograph of a hand holding fire, showing what remains after burning.
- Nuance
灰色 is the standard word for the color; 灰 alone often means ash or dust.
In videos
“我这一次想要染的颜色是灰棕色的”
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