gu2 tung4古銅古铜
Jyutpinggu2 tung4
Yalegú tùhng
Definition
Bronze or aged copper, or a tanned skin tone.
- bronze; aged copper
- figurativetanned (skin color)
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How it's used
Primarily describes a deep, sun-kissed skin tone that is often associated with health and vitality. When referring to the metal, it specifically denotes the appearance or composition of bronze or aged copper rather than shiny new copper. It carries a slightly more aesthetic or descriptive nuance than simply saying brown.
Examples
He got a bronze tan all over, he looks very healthy.
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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.
