粉

fěn
#1,496 most
frequent character
pink
adjective
noun

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

粉 has 米 rice or grain as its meaning part and 分 fēn as its sound part. It first meant powder made from rice, corn, or beans. The meaning grew to food from that powder, noodles, flour, and light in color.

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Example Sentences

她穿了一件粉色的裙子。
tā chuān le yījiàn fěnsè de qúnzǐ 。
She wore a pink dress.
这个房间的墙是粉色的。
zhègè fángjiān de qiáng shì fěnsè de 。
The walls of this room are pink.
我喜欢粉色的花。
wǒ xǐhuān fěnsè de huā 。
I like pink flowers.

Words with similar meanings

玫瑰色méiguīsè
rose color
This term refers to a color similar to pink, often associated with roses, and is slightly more specific.
桃红色táohóngsè
peach pink
This color term indicates a pink shade with a hint of orange, often described as soft and warm.

Words Starting With 粉

粉末fěn mò
fine powder; dust
粉碎fěn suì
crash; break up
粉色fěn sè
white; light pink; erotic; beautiful woman; powdered (with make-up)

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