haau4 po4 laam4姣婆藍姣婆蓝
Jyutpinghaau4 po4 laam4
Yalehàauh pòh làahm
Definition
Dodger blue; a vibrant, bright shade of blue such as peacock blue or peacock green.
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How it's used
The term carries a playful and slightly provocative connotation due to the inclusion of 姣婆, which refers to a flirtatious woman. It is used to describe a very bright, saturated, and attention-grabbing shade of blue. While it identifies a specific color, it is rarely used in formal design contexts and is instead reserved for casual conversation about fashion or personal style.
Examples
This dodger blue shirt is very eye-catching.
Do you think dodger blue suits me?
Related words
Common phrases
dodger blue color
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in professional or formal settings, as the prefix 姣婆 can be perceived as derogatory or offensive depending on the listener. Stick to standard color names like 藍色 or 寶藍色 if you want to be safe.
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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.
