Definition
殷 (yān) is a bound form (b.f.) meaning 'dark red' — it only appears as part of compound words, never alone. You'll see it in 殷红 (yānhóng, 'dark red') to describe a deep, rich crimson color, often used in literary or formal contexts for blood, autumn leaves, or fine fabrics.
b.f.
(bound form) dark redcrimson
Examples
- 殷。Qiūtiān de fēngyè biàn chéng le yān hóng sè.The autumn maple leaves turned a dark red color.
- 殷。Tā de zuǐchún tú le yān hóng de chúngāo.She applied a dark red lipstick to her lips.
- 殷。Xīyáng bǎ tiānkōng rǎn chéng yān hóng sè.The setting sun dyed the sky a dark red.
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