How to Say ‘This color’ in Traditional Chinese
這個顏色
zhè gè yán sè
[juh guh yen-suh]
💬 Usage Tip: Chinese needs a counting word between 這 and a noun, and 個 is the default choice. So you'd say 這個顏色, not just 這顏色. Also note it's written 個 in Taiwan, not the mainland form 个.
Phrase Breakdown
這
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative word meaning this; it points at the person in an insulting way.
他氣得大喊：「你這個王八蛋！」
He angrily shouted, 'You bastard!'
個
gè
[guh]
general classifier
A very common measure word used with many everyday objects and items.
我想要一個這個。
I would like one of this.
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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