量词
Measure word for “color” in Chinese
The measure word for color in Chinese is 种 (zhǒng): 一种色 (yì zhǒng sè) means "one color".
- 两种色liǎng zhǒng sètwo colors
- 这种色zhè zhǒng sèthis color
- 那几种色nà jǐ zhǒng sèthose few colors
Color is 色 (sè), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for color in Chinese?
The measure word for color in Chinese is 种 (zhǒng): 一种色 (yì zhǒng sè) means "one color".
Can I use 个 for 色?
People will understand 一个色, but 一种色 is the correct form and what exams expect.