- 精彩 jīngcǎi wonderfulwonderful; brilliant; splendid; used to describe excellent performances, speeches, or literary works
- 色彩 sècǎi colorcolor; hue; tint; shade
- 彩色 cǎisè colorcolor; multi-colored; in color as opposed to black and white
- 彩票 cǎipiào lottery ticketA ticket used in a game of chance where winners are selected by drawing lots or matching numbers; such as a raffle or sweepstakes ticket.
- 彩电 cǎidiàn color TVShort form for [[彩色电视|彩色電視|cai3 se4 dian4 shi4]], referring to either a color television set or the system of broadcasting color television
- 彩虹 cǎihóng rainbowmulticolored band of light formed in the sky by the refraction and reflection of sunlight through raindrops
- 彩排 cǎipái dress rehearsala rehearsal for a theatrical, dance, or musical performance where costumes and props are used as in the actual show; to have a dress rehearsal
- 光彩 guāngcǎi lusterradiance; brilliance; luster and color
- 丰富多彩 fēngfùduōcǎi rich and colorfulrichly varied in content and form; having great variety
- 彩民 cǎimín lottery playerA person who participates in gambling by purchasing lottery tickets or prize coupons.
- 彩蛋 cǎidàn hidden featurea hidden feature in software, games, or movies; a post-credits scene after a film's ending
- 喝彩 hècǎi to cheerTo shout in applause or appreciation; to acclaim; also written as [[喝采|喝采|he4 cai3]]
- 出彩 chūcǎi to perform brilliantlyto perform outstandingly or give a brilliant performance, often eliciting applause; can also describe something being splendid or exciting
- 五彩 wǔcǎi five colorsThe five traditional colors of China: blue, yellow, red, white, and black
- 精彩绝伦 jīngcǎijuélún superbof unmatched brilliance; wonderful beyond comparison; exquisite
- 博彩 bócǎi gamblingGambling, lotteries, raffles, prize draws, and related betting activities
- 光彩照人 guāngcǎizhàorén radiantradiant and beautiful; describes a person with a stunning appearance or an object with bright, dazzling colors
- 彩绘 cǎihuì painted patterncolored drawing or painted pattern on objects; colored painting
- 福彩 fúcǎi welfare lotteryThe government-run lottery in mainland China used to fund social welfare projects.
- 彩屏 cǎipíng color screena color monitor or color display screen
- 多姿多彩 duōzīduōcǎi colorful and variedmagnificent and diverse; full of variety in color, form, or style
- 云彩 yúncai clouds(colloquial) clouds; cloud; sometimes specifically refers to clouds with bright or beautiful colors
- 彩云 cǎiyún rosy cloudsbrightly colored clouds; iridescent clouds seen at sunrise or sunset
- 剪彩 jiǎncǎi to cut the ribbonto cut a ribbon at an opening or inauguration ceremony
- 五彩缤纷 wǔcǎibīnfēn colorfulcolorful and bright in a vibrant or profuse display; blazing with color; garish
- 彩灯 cǎidēng colored lightscolored lights or lanterns, often decorated with colored silk, paper, or flowers and used for festive occasions
- 彩旗 cǎiqí colored flag, buntingcolored flag or banner made of silk or paper, typically used for parades, celebrations, and decorations
- 迷彩 mícǎi camouflagecamouflage pattern; a method of camouflage using irregular color patches to confuse an observer
- 色彩斑斓 sècǎibānlán multicoloredbrightly colored; colorful; gorgeous and multi-colored
- 彩带 cǎidài colored ribboncolored ribbon or streamer made of silk or paper, used for decoration, ticker tape, or as a dance prop
- 大放异彩 dàfàngyìcǎi to shine with brillianceto give off extraordinary light or splendor; to shine colorfully
- 光彩夺目 guāngcǎiduómù dazzlingly brilliantdazzling and brilliant; used to describe colors or luster so bright and vibrant that they catch the eye, or to describe something exceptionally beautiful and impressive
- 浓墨重彩 nóngmòzhòngcǎi thick and heavy in colorsthick and heavy ink and colors; (of painting or writing) to use rich pigments or describe something in great detail with colorful language
- 流光溢彩 liúguāngyìcǎi brilliant lights and vibrant colorsbrilliant lights and vibrant colors; (idiom) describing a scene of flowing light and dazzling colors, usually at night or in a festive setting
- 华彩 huácǎi resplendent colorsgorgeous, resplendent, or rich color
- 油彩 yóucǎi greasepaint; oil paintoil-based pigments used for theatrical makeup or painting
- 迷彩服 mícǎifú camouflage clothingClothing or uniforms made from camouflage-patterned fabric; also written as [[迷彩装|迷彩裝|mi2 cai3 zhuang1]].
- 彩车 cǎichē floatA vehicle decorated with ribbons, lights, or flowers, used in festive events like parades or weddings.
- 多彩 duōcǎi multicoloredhaving many colors; colorful; magnificent
- 绚丽多彩 xuànlìduōcǎi bright and colorful(idiom) bright and colorful; gorgeous; magnificent
- 头彩 tóucǎi first prizethe highest prize in a lottery, gambling game, or contest
- 彩色电视 cǎisèdiànshì color TVA television system or device that displays images in color; also refers to a color television set. Often shortened to [[彩电|彩電|cai3 dian4]].
- 彩头 cǎitóu good omena lucky sign or omen of profit or victory
- 异彩 yìcǎi brillianceextraordinary splendor or unusual brilliance; (metaphorically) outstanding performance or achievement
- 水彩 shuǐcǎi watercolora type of paint for drawing that is mixed with water before use
- 彩霞 cǎixiá rosy cloudsclouds tinged with colors from the sunset or sunrise
- 张灯结彩 zhāngdēngjiécǎi to decorate with lanterns and streamersto hang up lanterns and tie colored streamers; used to describe a festive atmosphere for a celebration or holiday
- 彩印 cǎiyìn color printingthe process of printing in color; color-printed material
- 精彩纷呈 jīngcǎifēnchéng brilliant and variedsplendid and presented one after another; used to describe a performance or exhibition that is both diverse and excellent in quality
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