sallow; yellowish-brown; withered yellow
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
sallow; yellowish-brown; dried-up yellow
Describes something that has turned yellow and dry, often due to aging, sickness, overcooking, or seasonal change. Commonly used for complexions, plants, and baked goods.
Tā他
bìng病
le了
hěn很
jiǔ久
，
miàn面
sè色
jiāo焦
huáng黄
。
He has been sick for a long time, and his complexion is sallow.
Qiū秋
tiān天
dào到
le了
，
cǎo草
dì地
biàn变
de得
jiāo焦
huáng黄
。
Autumn has arrived, and the grass has turned yellow and dry.
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Mán馒
tou头
kǎo烤
de得
jiāo焦
huáng黄
de的
，
kàn看
qǐ起
lái来
hěn很
xiāng香
。
The steamed buns are baked to a golden brown and look very fragrant.
Zhè这
xiē些
jiāo焦
huáng黄
de的
dòu豆
jiá荚
yǐ已
jīng经
bù不
néng能
chī吃
le了
。
These withered yellow bean pods are no longer edible.