(yún) - Yellow color & golden yellow

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· yún

Yellow color;

golden yellow;

specifically used to describe the yellow color of birds' feathers.

Yellow colorgolden yellowspecifically used to describe the yellow color of

Usage highlights

Yellow feathersGolden yellowYellow colorYellow bird plumageBrilliant yellow

Synonyms

  • yellow (general term)
  • gold; golden

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bird's feathers were a brilliant yellow (熉黄).
  • Ancient texts describe the yellow plumage (熉羽).
  • The golden-yellow pigment (熉色) was highly valued.

Collocations

  • Yellow feathers(熉羽)
  • Golden yellow(熉黄)
  • Yellow color(熉色)
  • Yellow bird plumage(鸟熉)
  • Brilliant yellow(熉熉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing the coloration of birds and feathers.
  • Used in historical contexts for describing ceremonial objects and regalia with yellow coloring.
  • Considered a literary and somewhat archaic character in modern usage.

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