baak6 syut1 syut1白雪雪
Jyutpingbaak6 syut1 syut1
Yalebaahk syūt syūt
Definition
Snow-white; very white.
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How it's used
This is an intensive adjective that uses reduplication to emphasize the purity and brightness of a white color. It is specifically used for objects or skin that appear clean, bright, and snowy white. Unlike neutral descriptions of color, it carries a sense of admiration or visual satisfaction.
Examples
His shirt is washed so white, it looks just like new.
Related words
Common phrases
skin as white as snow
a pristine white shirt
Common mistake
Do not use this for things that are white but dull or dirty, as the term implies a clean, glowing, or pristine quality. It is reserved for positive descriptions of brightness.
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