{"id":29656,"date":"2024-03-30T09:21:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-30T01:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/?p=29656"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:57:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:57:13","slug":"white-in-chinese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/white-in-chinese-post-29656\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastering &#8220;White&#8221; in Chinese: Meanings, Phrases, and Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>Learning a new language is an exciting journey, and mastering colors is one of the best ways to start. At <strong>WuKong Chinese<\/strong>, we believe in making Chinese learning fun, intuitive, and deeply connected to culture. Today, we&#8217;re diving into one of the most common and fascinating characters: <strong>\u767d (b\u00e1i)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re wondering how to say <strong>white in chinese<\/strong> or curious about its deeper cultural significance, this comprehensive guide has you covered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-how-to-write-and-pronounce-%e2%80%9c%e7%99%bd%e2%80%9d-bai\"><\/span>1. How to Write and Pronounce &#8220;\u767d&#8221; (b\u00e1i)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most basic meaning of <strong>\u767d<\/strong> is the color white.<\/p>\n<div class=\"retention-card-new\" data-lang=\"en\" data-subject=\"CHINESE\" data-btnName=\"Get started free!\" data-subTitle=\"Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!\">\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-l\">\r\n        <div class=\"trustpilot-image\"><\/div>\r\n        <h3><p>Learn <span>authentic Chinese<\/span> from those who live and breathe the culture.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"retention-card-button is-point\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/independent-appointment\/?subject=chinese&amp;l=d232a08b-51de-4a90-b301-47ad0f87f71a&amp;booking_triggerevent=BLOG_DETAIL_MODEL_CTA_BUTTON\" data-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u70b9\u51fb\" data-event=\"C_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" data-expose-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u66dd\u5149\" data-expose-event=\"D_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Get started free!\">\r\n            Get started free!\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-r\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pinyin:<\/strong> b\u00e1i (2nd tone, rising tone)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strokes:<\/strong> 5 strokes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Writing:<\/strong> It looks like the character for sun (\u65e5) with a small drop (\u6487) on top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bishundonghua-30333.gif\" alt=\"how-to-write-white-in-pinyin\" class=\"wp-image-59790\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When talking about the color itself, we usually add the word for color, \u8272 (s\u00e8), making it <strong>\u767d\u8272 (b\u00e1i s\u00e8)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-watch-out-%e7%99%bd-bai-vs-%e7%99%be-bai\"><\/span>2. Watch Out: \u767d (b\u00e1i) vs. \u767e (b\u01cei)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A common pitfall for beginners is confusing <strong>\u767d (b\u00e1i)<\/strong> with <strong>\u767e (b\u01cei)<\/strong>. Let&#8217;s break down the differences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u767d (b\u00e1i):<\/strong> Means &#8220;white&#8221;. It uses the <strong>2nd tone<\/strong> (rising). It has 5 strokes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u767d.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u767e (b\u01cei):<\/strong> Means &#8220;hundred&#8221;. It uses the <strong>3rd tone<\/strong> (falling-rising). It has 6 strokes\u2014notice the extra horizontal line (\u4e00) at the very top!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u767e.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Paying attention to these small details in both writing and pronunciation will make your Chinese sound much more natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-expanding-your-vocabulary-two-character-words\"><\/span>3. Expanding Your Vocabulary: Two-Character Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The character &#8220;\u767d&#8221; goes far beyond just colors. It is widely used in two-character words covering nature, daily life, and abstract concepts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-orange-ocean-243774902-32250865-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"white-in-chinese\" class=\"wp-image-59795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-orange-ocean-243774902-32250865-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-orange-ocean-243774902-32250865-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-orange-ocean-243774902-32250865-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-orange-ocean-243774902-32250865-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-orange-ocean-243774902-32250865-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-orange-ocean-243774902-32250865-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-orange-ocean-243774902-32250865-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-orange-ocean-243774902-32250865-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-orange-ocean-243774902-32250865-920x517.jpg 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nature &amp; Scenery:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u767d\u4e91 (b\u00e1i y\u00fan):<\/strong> White clouds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u767d\u96ea (b\u00e1i xu\u011b):<\/strong> White snow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u767d\u971c (b\u00e1i shu\u0101ng):<\/strong> White frost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u767d\u4e91\u3001\u767d\u96ea\u3001\u767d\u971c.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Daily Life &amp; Items:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u767d\u83dc (b\u00e1i c\u00e0i):<\/strong> Chinese cabbage (Literally: white vegetable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u767d\u9152 (b\u00e1i ji\u01d4):<\/strong> Chinese liquor \/ Baijiu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u767d\u7eb8 (b\u00e1i zh\u01d0):<\/strong> Blank white paper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u767d\u83dc\u3001\u767d\u9152\u3001\u767d\u7eb8.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Abstract Concepts &amp; States:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u660e\u767d (m\u00edng b\u00e1i):<\/strong> To understand (Literally: bright and clear)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u8868\u767d (bi\u01ceo b\u00e1i):<\/strong> To confess one&#8217;s love<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u7a7a\u767d (k\u00f2ng b\u00e1i):<\/strong> Blank space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u65c1\u767d (p\u00e1ng b\u00e1i):<\/strong> Voice-over \/ Narration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u660e\u767d\u3001\u8868\u767d\u3001\u7a7a\u767d\u3001\u65c1\u767d.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Specific Titles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u767d\u9886 (b\u00e1i l\u01d0ng):<\/strong> White-collar worker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u767d\u5bab (b\u00e1i g\u014dng):<\/strong> The White House<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u767d\u9886\u3001\u767d\u5bab.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-level-up-three-character-words-internet-slang\"><\/span>4. Level Up: Three-Character Words &amp; Internet Slang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When &#8220;\u767d&#8221; is used in three-character phrases, it often forms specific idioms, nouns, or highly expressive modern slang:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Everyday Items &amp; Places:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u767d\u5f00\u6c34 (b\u00e1i k\u0101i shu\u01d0):<\/strong> Plain boiled water (a staple in Chinese households!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u5927\u767d\u83dc (d\u00e0 b\u00e1i c\u00e0i):<\/strong> Large Chinese cabbage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u957f\u767d\u5c71 (Ch\u00e1ng b\u00e1i sh\u0101n):<\/strong> Changbai Mountain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u767d\u5f00\u6c34\u3001\u5927\u767d\u83dc\u3001\u957f\u767d\u5c71.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modern Slang &amp; Metaphors (Very useful for pop culture!):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u767d\u6708\u5149 (b\u00e1i yu\u00e8 gu\u0101ng):<\/strong> &#8220;White moonlight.&#8221; Used to describe an unattainable, idealized first love or crush.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u767d\u773c\u72fc (b\u00e1i y\u01cen l\u00e1ng):<\/strong> &#8220;White-eyed wolf.&#8221; An ungrateful person who bites the hand that feeds them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u767d\u70ed\u5316 (b\u00e1i r\u00e8 hu\u00e0):<\/strong> White-hot (used to describe intense competition or a climax).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u767d\u6708\u5149\u3001\u767d\u773c\u72fc\u3001\u767d\u70ed\u5316.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-sound-like-a-native-idioms-chengyu-with-%e2%80%9c%e7%99%bd%e2%80%9d\"><\/span>5. Sound Like a Native: Idioms (Chengyu) with &#8220;\u767d&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chinese idioms (\u6210\u8bed &#8211; ch\u00e9ng y\u01d4) are four-character phrases packed with history. Here are some beautiful and useful ones containing &#8220;\u767d&#8221;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time &amp; Romance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u767d\u5934\u5055\u8001 (b\u00e1i t\u00f3u xi\u00e9 l\u01ceo):<\/strong> To grow old together (Literally: white hair together until old). A perfect wedding blessing!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u767d\u5934\u5055\u8001.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u767d\u9a79\u8fc7\u9699 (b\u00e1i j\u016b gu\u00f2 x\u00ec):<\/strong> Time flies fast (Literally: a white foal flashing past a crevice).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u767d\u9a79\u8fc7\u9699.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Truth &amp; Right\/Wrong:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u771f\u76f8\u5927\u767d (zh\u0113n xi\u00e0ng d\u00e0 b\u00e1i):<\/strong> The truth is completely revealed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u771f\u76f8\u5927\u767d.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u767d\u7eb8\u9ed1\u5b57 (b\u00e1i zh\u01d0 h\u0113i z\u00ec):<\/strong> In black and white (Literally: black words on white paper). Used when there is written proof.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u767d\u7eb8\u9ed1\u5b57.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u98a0\u5012\u9ed1\u767d (di\u0101n d\u01ceo h\u0113i b\u00e1i):<\/strong> To invert black and white (To distort the truth).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u98a0\u5012\u9ed1\u767d.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>States &amp; Circumstances:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u767d\u624b\u8d77\u5bb6 (b\u00e1i sh\u01d2u q\u01d0 ji\u0101):<\/strong> To build a business from scratch (Literally: to start a family with empty\/white hands).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u767d\u624b\u8d77\u5bb6.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u767d\u65e5\u505a\u68a6 (b\u00e1i r\u00ec zu\u00f2 m\u00e8ng):<\/strong> Daydreaming (Often used to tell someone their idea is impossible).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u767d\u65e5\u505a\u68a6.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u9633\u6625\u767d\u96ea (y\u00e1ng ch\u016bn b\u00e1i xu\u011b):<\/strong> &#8220;Spring Snow.&#8221; Refers to highbrow, sophisticated art or literature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u9633\u6625\u767d\u96ea.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-putting-it-into-practice-sentences\"><\/span>6. Putting It Into Practice: Sentences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s use some of these interesting words in sentences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u4ed6\u662f\u6211\u7684\u767d\u6708\u5149\u3002<\/strong> (T\u0101 sh\u00ec w\u01d2 de b\u00e1i yu\u00e8 gu\u0101ng.)<br><em>He is my &#8220;white moonlight&#8221; (unforgettable first love).<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u795d\u4f60\u4eec\u767d\u5934\u5055\u8001\uff01<\/strong> (Zh\u00f9 n\u01d0 men b\u00e1i t\u00f3u xi\u00e9 l\u01ceo!)<br><em>Wish you grow old together! (Wedding greeting)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u8fd9\u4ef6\u4e8b\u7ec8\u4e8e\u771f\u76f8\u5927\u767d\u4e86\u3002<\/strong> (Zh\u00e8 ji\u00e0n sh\u00ec zh\u014dng y\u00fa zh\u0113n xi\u00e0ng d\u00e0 b\u00e1i le.)<br><em>The truth of this matter has finally been revealed.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u522b\u767d\u65e5\u505a\u68a6\u4e86\uff01<\/strong> (Bi\u00e9 b\u00e1i r\u00ec zu\u00f2 m\u00e8ng le!)<br><em>Stop daydreaming!<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u4ed6\u767d\u624b\u8d77\u5bb6\uff0c\u73b0\u5728\u975e\u5e38\u6210\u529f\u3002<\/strong> (T\u0101 b\u00e1i sh\u01d2u q\u01d0 ji\u0101, xi\u00e0n z\u00e0i f\u0113i ch\u00e1ng ch\u00e9ng g\u014dng.)<br><em>He started from scratch and is now very successful.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-beyond-color-the-rich-meanings-of-%e2%80%9c%e7%99%bd%e2%80%9d\"><\/span>7. Beyond Color: The Rich Meanings of &#8220;\u767d&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are wondering <strong>what does white mean in chinese culture<\/strong>, the answer is quite layered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Western cultures, white often symbolizes purity, innocence, and weddings. However, in traditional Chinese culture, white is historically associated with mourning, death, and funerals. (Though today, Western-style white wedding dresses are also incredibly popular in China!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Linguistically, &#8220;\u767d&#8221; is incredibly versatile and takes on several extended meanings beyond just color:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In vain \/ For nothing:<\/strong> When placed before a verb, it means doing something without result or for free.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u767d\u5fd9 (b\u00e1i m\u00e1ng):<\/strong> To be busy for nothing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u767d\u5403 (b\u00e1i ch\u012b):<\/strong> To eat for free (freeload).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plain \/ Unadulterated:<\/strong> Like in \u767d\u5f00\u6c34 (plain water).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clear \/ To understand:<\/strong> Like in \u660e\u767d (to understand) or \u5766\u767d (to confess\/be frank).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-conclusion\"><\/span>8. Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding a single character like \u767d opens up a whole new world of vocabulary, idioms, and cultural insights. It\u2019s not just about memorizing a color; it\u2019s about seeing how the Chinese language thinks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to take your Chinese to the next level? <strong>WuKong Education<\/strong> offers engaging, expert-led courses designed specifically for global learners. Whether you are a beginner or looking to polish your fluency, join us and make your Chinese learning journey unforgettable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-q-a\"><\/span>9. Q&amp;A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q: How do you say white in chinese?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> The word for the color white is \u767d\u8272 (b\u00e1i s\u00e8). 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