color; countenance; look; fierce look
Meanings
4 senses · 9 examplesnoun
color; hue; shade
Refers to the visual impression created by light. The most common meaning.
The color of this piece of clothing is very bright.
A rainbow has seven colors.
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What color car do you like?
In autumn, the color of the leaves turns golden.
noun
complexion; facial appearance; looks
literaryLiterary usage, describing a person's face, especially its color or appearance indicating health or emotion.
After a serious illness, his complexion looked haggard.
noun
facial expression; look (on one's face)
Refers to the expression conveyed by one's face.
Upon hearing the criticism, a look of shame appeared on his face.
A joyful expression showed on his face.
noun
a fierce look or action meant as a warning; a show of force
informalOften used in the phrase "给...点颜色看看", meaning to teach someone a lesson or show them who's boss.
You'd better not provoke him, or he'll give you a hard time.
This guy is too arrogant; we need to show him what's what.