baak6 sik1白色
Jyutpingbaak6 sik1
Yalebaahk sīk
Definition
White; the color of snow or rice noodles.
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How it's used
Colloquial Cantonese often uses the term 白雪雪 to describe things that are intensely or purely white. While 白色 is the standard noun, speakers frequently drop the 色 suffix when describing objects, such as saying 佢着住件白衫 instead of 白色衫.
Examples
She is wearing a white shirt today, she looks very sharp.
Do you prefer white or black more?
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Common mistake
Avoid using 白色 to describe skin tone or complexion, as it can sound unnatural or imply a sickly pale appearance. Use 白淨 instead to describe someone with a fair or clear complexion.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
