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bái

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“白”是一种颜色,就像雪和云的颜色。

"白" is a color, like the color of snow and clouds.

它也可以表示“不用花钱”或者“没有结果”,比如“白吃”“白等”。

It can also mean "free of charge" or "without result," as in "白吃" (eat for free) or "白等" (wait in vain).

Meanings

bái

white (color)

她穿了一件白衣服。

She wore a white dress.

bái

for free; without paying

这顿饭我白吃了。

I ate this meal for free.

bái

in vain; for nothing

我白等了一个小时。

I waited in vain for an hour.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    as an adverb 白 means either "free of charge" or "in vain," context tells which.

  • Etymology

    明白 (to understand) uses 白 in the sense of "clear."

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