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purple

/ˈpɜːpəl/ · /ˈpɝːpəl/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #521 in the learning path

紫色的

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Definitions

adj. Having a colour made by mixing red and blue

紫色的

n. A colour between red and blue

紫色

Example

He wore a purple scarf with his grey coat.

他穿着灰色外套,围了一条紫色围巾。

Garden designers often combine purple flowers with yellow varieties to create a striking visual contrast.

花园设计师常将紫色花卉与黄色品种搭配,形成鲜明的视觉反差。

Collocations

  • dark purple
  • pale purple
  • purple flowers

Word family

  • purplish (adj.)

Usage tip

purple可作形容词或名词;purplish表示“略带紫色的”。

FAQ

What does purple mean?
Having a colour made by mixing red and blue A colour between red and blue
How is purple pronounced?
UK /ˈpɜːpəl/, US /ˈpɝːpəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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