色 · sè

Indice visuel

A kneeling figure beside color: a person and color component combining to suggest facial expression.

Usage

Suggests color, complexion, facial expression, or sensuality (a rich semantic range).

Notes d'apprentissage

Color/complexion radical. Found in 色 (color), 颜 (face/color), 艳 (vivid/glamorous).

• 巴: 色 has a kneeling figure with a color component; 巴 is a coiled snake — completely different.