cek3赤
Jyutpingcek3
Yalechek
Definition
Red; of a red colour.
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How it's used
While 赤 is the literary word for red, it is rarely used in daily speech to describe common objects. Instead, 紅 is the standard term for the colour red in almost all contexts. You will mostly encounter 赤 in compound words related to finance, politics, or formal descriptions of intense shades.
Examples
Her face is bright red, it looks like she has a fever.
This red shirt is very eye-catching, where did you buy it?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use 赤 to describe everyday items like a red apple or a red car, as it sounds overly formal or archaic. Stick to 紅 for general usage to avoid sounding unnatural.
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Grammar guides
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