cong1 ceoi3蒼翠苍翠
Jyutpingcong1 ceoi3
Yalechōng cheui
Definition
Dark green; verdant.
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How it's used
Literary and descriptive, this term is rarely used in casual daily conversation to describe simple objects like clothes or stationery. It is almost exclusively reserved for describing natural landscapes, such as forests, mountains, or dense vegetation. It carries a sense of vitality and deep, healthy color that goes beyond just the color green.
Examples
The trees on this mountain grow very lush and green.
Looking at this lush green meadow makes me feel better.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe artificial items or everyday objects, as it sounds overly poetic and unnatural. It is not a standard color term like 綠色, but rather a descriptive adjective for nature.
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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.
