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HSK 2 word · noun

颜色

yán sè

color

Traditional: 顏色

Stroke order

See how to write 颜色

Watch the animation, then write the character yourself — stroke order matters for speed and recognition.

123456789101112131415

15 strokes

123456

6 strokes

Example sentence

你喜欢什么颜色?

Nǐ xǐhuan shénme yánsè?

What color do you like?

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Frequently asked questions about 颜色

What does 颜色 mean?
颜色 (yán sè) means "color" in English. It is an HSK 2 vocabulary word.
What is the traditional form of 颜色?
The traditional Chinese form of 颜色 is 顏色.
How many strokes does 颜 have?
颜 has 15 strokes. Follow the stroke order diagram above to write it correctly.
Which HSK level is 颜色 in?
颜色 is part of the HSK 2 word list, so it belongs to the elementary vocabulary band taught in the daily lessons.