fui1 am3灰暗
Jyutpingfui1 am3
Yalefūi am
Definition
Grey, dull, and gloomy, usually describing the sky or weather.
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How it's used
Primarily used to describe weather or lighting conditions that feel oppressive or dull. While it can metaphorically describe a person's mood or future prospects, it is most naturally paired with physical environments like a room or the sky. It carries a stronger sense of dimness and lack of hope compared to just saying something is grey.
Examples
The sky is gloomy today, looks like it is going to rain.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the actual colour grey as a neutral shade, as that is simply 灰色. Using 灰暗 to describe a grey shirt or wall sounds like you are saying the object is dark, gloomy, or depressing.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
