n. (Hira=き) yellow, color yellow

n. (Trad=黃, Pinyin=huang2) primary color, yellow, sulphur, sulfur

adj. (Trad=黃, Pinyin=huang2) yellow

ran3 yu2 cang1 ze2 cang1, ran3 yu2 huang2 ze2 huang2
Becoming black in black dye and becoming yellow in yellow dye.
A man's character is influenced by his environment. He who lives with dogs will rise with fleas.

pin4 mu3 li2 huang2
A question of a yellow mare or a black stallion.
Referring to a person who only looks to appearance, but neglects essence. A question of outward appearance. Superficial.

huang2 liang2 mei3 meng4
A golden mellet dream.
A beautiful dream that lasts no longer than the time it takes to cook a pot of millet. A wish that never can be realized. A pipe dream. Compare with 南柯一梦 (nan2 ke1 yi2 meng4).

Pinyin: huang2
Wade-Giles: huang2
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