Zhè gè yánsè bú tài héshì, wǒ gèng xǐhuan lánsè.

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Breakdown of Zhè gè yánsè bú tài héshì, wǒ gèng xǐhuan lánsè.

• 不bù: not
• 这zhè: this
• 个gè: noun classifier

Questions & Answers about Zhè gè yánsè bú tài héshì, wǒ gèng xǐhuan lánsè.

Why is there a 个 (gè) after 这 (zhè)?

Mandarin normally needs a measure word between a demonstrative and a noun: 这 + 个 + 颜色. 个 is the default measure. Without a classifier, 这颜色 is colloquial/regional; stick with 这个颜色 in standard speech and writing.

Should it be 这个颜色 or 这种颜色?

• 这个颜色 points to a specific color/shade you can see (e.g., on a shirt on the rack).
• 这种颜色 means this kind/type of color (category). Both are common. When counting kinds, use 种: 三种颜色, not 三个颜色.

What’s the difference between 合适 (héshì) and 适合 (shìhé)?

• 合适 is an adjective: 这个颜色不太合适。
• 适合 is a verb/adjectival verb that takes an object: 这个颜色不太适合我。
• Before a noun: 合适的 + 名词 (e.g., 合适的尺寸). With 适合, say 适合 + 名词/代词 (e.g., 适合你).
• To state the viewpoint: 对我来说很合适, or simply 适合我.

Does 不太 mean not too or not very?