Meaning
雪白 is a vivid adjective meaning 'snow white' or 'pure white.' It describes something that is extremely white, as white as snow. The word combines 雪 (snow) with 白 (white) to create an intensified color descriptor that emphasizes exceptional whiteness and purity.
Usage
Native speakers use 雪白 to describe things that are exceptionally or brilliantly white, such as teeth, skin, paper, or clothing. It carries a positive connotation of purity and cleanliness. This word is more vivid and literary than simply saying 白, and is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to add descriptive color to language.
Examples
- 01她的牙齿雪白雪白的，笑起来特别好看。, .Her teeth are brilliantly white; she looks especially beautiful when she smiles.
- 02冬天的时候，山顶上覆盖着雪白的积雪。, .In winter, the mountaintop is covered with pure white snow.
Characters
Common collocations
- 雪白的牙齿snow-white teeth
- 雪白的皮肤snow-white skin
- 雪白的墙壁snow-white walls
Antonyms
Origin
Formed by combining 雪 (snow) and 白 (white) to create a compound that uses snow as the standard for pure whiteness, a natural metaphor found in many languages.