This is the 6239th most frequent Chinese word.

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"彩" means "color" or "hue" and can also imply "brilliance" or "variety."


In this sentence, the word '彩' is used as part of '彩色', meaning 'color'.

天空中布满了彩色的云朵。

The sky is filled with colorful clouds.


Here, '彩' is used to denote 'color' or 'hue' when combined as '色彩'.

她的绘画充满了多姿的色彩。

Her painting is full of vivid colors.


In this context, '彩' represents 'glory' or 'achievement' as seen in the expression '意外之彩'.

我们为这次比赛赢得了冠军奖杯,真是一个意外之彩!

We won the championship trophy in this competition, truly an unexpected delight!