Word Guide
How to pronounce 白色 (bái sè)
白色 means "white (color)". Use this guide to lock in the tone pattern, articulation target, and the mistake most learners still make.
Short answer
白色 is pronounced bái sè and means "white (color)". The key target is tone contrast, with the tone pattern Tone 2 + Tone 4.
Why learners miss it
Learners often miss 白色 because learners flatten bái and lose the contrast between the two syllables.
Self-test
Record 白色, then check whether your pitch contour and articulation match bái sè.
Pinyin
bái sè
Tone Pattern
Tone 2 + Tone 4
Pronunciation Focus
toneContrast
How to say it
Guided fix
How to shape this pronunciation
What to do
Say bái slowly first, then keep the target sound steady as you move through the rest of 白色.
What to avoid
Do not let the whole word flatten into one rushed shape. Keep the target consonant or tone contrast clear.
What to listen for
The key sound should stay distinct instead of collapsing toward the nearest easy English habit.
Quick self-check
Say bái sè once slowly and once at normal speed. If the target sound disappears when you speed up, it is not stable yet.
Phonetic Breakdown
b+ai_s+e
Most common error
Error summary
Learners flatten bái and lose the contrast between the two syllables.
Focus area
ToneContrast
Difficulty
Easy
HSK Level
HSK1