How common it is
灰色 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
Pronunciation focus
Say huīsè slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
灰色表示黑白之间的颜色。
huī sè biǎo shì hēi bái zhī jiān de yán sè。
灰色 means the color between black and white.
Context note
灰色常用于颜色、衣服和天气。
huī sè cháng yòng yú yán sè 、 yī fu hé tiān qì。
It is often used with colors, clothes, and weather.
5 examples
这只猫是灰色的。
zhè zhī māo shì huī sè de。
This cat is gray.
他买了灰色外套。
tā mǎi le huī sè wài tào。
He bought a gray coat.
天空是灰色的。
tiān kōng shì huī sè de。
The sky is gray.
灰色很耐看。
huī sè hěn nài kàn。
Gray is very pleasing to look at.
灰色比较安静。
huī sè bǐ jiào ān jìng。
Gray feels more quiet.
5 mini stories
老师让大家找灰色的东西。
lǎo shī ràng dà jiā zhǎo huī sè de dōng xī。
The teacher asked everyone to find gray things.
她喜欢灰色家具。
tā xǐ huan huī sè jiā jù。
She likes gray furniture.
灰色天空让人想睡觉。
huī sè tiān kōng ràng rén xiǎng shuì jiào。
A gray sky makes people feel sleepy.
他穿着灰色裤子。
tā chuān zhe huī sè kù zǐ。
He wore gray pants.
灰色看起来很温和。
huī sè kàn qǐ lái hěn wēn hé。
Gray looks very gentle.