百
Bǎi
100, hundred
白 (bái) — how to say "white" in Chinese
白
White; in vain (to do something)
Radicals / Keys
白
White
#106 · bái · 5 strokes
Collocations
白衣服
bái yīfu
white clothes
Examples
今天下雪了，地上都是白的。
It snowed today, the ground is all white.
这件衣服很白
This clothing is very white.
Mnemonic
[bye] Bye-bye Baby 👶 is waving a white flag 白 in the wind. Despite trying in vain to catch the attention of the passing clouds, he giggles as the white flag flutters, feeling like a little superhero with his white cape.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "white" in Chinese?
"white" in Chinese is 白 (bái).
What does 白 mean in English?
白 (bái) means "White; in vain (to do something)".
How is 白 pronounced?
It is pronounced bái (written as bai). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "white" in Chinese characters?
It is written 白.
What HSK level is 白?
白 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.
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