How to Say ‘What color is this?’ in Traditional Chinese
這是什麼顏色？
zhè shì shén me yán sè
[zhè shir shénme yen-suh]
💬 Usage Tip: The question word 什麼 stays in the same spot where the answer will go, so the word order doesn't change. Ask 這是什麼顏色？ and answer 這是紅色。.
Phrase Breakdown
這是
zhè shì
This is
這 means 'this' and 是 means 'is'. Both are 4th tone, short and falling.
這是我的書。
This is my book.
Words in this phrase
這
zhè
[zhè]
this
Referring to the current one or the specified item.
我這個星期一要開會。
I have a meeting this Monday.
是
shì
[shir]
is
A linking verb meaning is, am, or are.
今天是我的生日。
Today is my birthday.
什麼顏色？
shén me yán sè
what color?
什麼 means 'what' and 顏色 means 'color'. 麼 is light (me). The question word replaces 嗎, so no 嗎 is needed.
你的車是什麼顏色？
What color is your car?
Words in this phrase
什麼
shén me
[shénme]
what; what kind of
Used to ask for information specifying something.
你想要吃什麼？
What do you want to eat?
顏色
yán sè
[yen-suh]
color
Used when complimenting clothing, accessories, or makeup shades.
這個顏色很漂亮。
This color is very pretty.
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