彩

cǎi
#1,175 most
frequent character
(bright) color, variety, applause

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

彩 pairs 采 cǎi, which gives the sound, with 彡 decorative stripes. It first meant 'radiance, color.' That grew to 'splendor.'

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