gam1 jyu2 wong4金魚黃金鱼黄
Jyutpinggam1 jyu2 wong4
Yalegām yú wòhng
Definition
Golden yellow; orangey-yellow.
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How it's used
Evokes the specific, warm, and slightly orange-tinted hue of a common goldfish. It is used more frequently in descriptive contexts for objects or clothing than in formal color charts. It carries a slightly more vivid and natural feel than the more clinical or standard color terms.
Examples
This shirt is golden yellow, it's very pretty.
Do you like this golden yellow color?
Related words
Common phrases
golden yellow color
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.
