caang2 wong4 sik1橙黃色橙黄色
Jyutpingcaang2 wong4 sik1
Yalecháang wòhng sīk
Definition
Orange-yellow; a pale orange color or gamboge.
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How it's used
This term is specifically used to describe a warm, yellowish-orange hue rather than a bright or neon orange. It is often used when describing sunset colors, certain types of fruit, or specific shades of paint. Unlike generic colors, it carries a slightly more descriptive or artistic nuance.
Examples
Do you like pale orange?
Related words
Common phrases
pale orange lighting
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 橙色, which is a standard, vibrant orange. Using 橙黃色 for a bright orange object sounds slightly unnatural to native speakers as it implies a distinct yellow undertone.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
