gam1 sik1金色
Jyutpinggam1 sik1
Yalegām sīk
Definition
Gold colour; golden.
colloquialcoloursclothing
How it's used
Describes the visual appearance of gold rather than the metal itself. It is frequently used in fashion and design contexts to describe accessories or clothing that have a metallic, shiny finish. When referring to the actual precious metal, use 金 instead.
Examples
His watch is gold-coloured, it is very eye-catching.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the material of an object. If you say 呢個係金色， it means the object is gold-coloured, but if you mean it is made of real gold, you must say 呢個係金做嘅。
Grammar color guide
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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.
