hyut3 sik1血色
Jyutpinghyut3 sik1
Yalehyut sīk
Definition
The colour of blood; a red, healthy flush or complexion.
- blood-red colour; the colour of blood
- healthy color or flush in the face; complexion
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the vivid, visceral quality of blood rather than just a generic shade of red. It is most frequently encountered in descriptions of a person's complexion when they are ill, terrified, or shocked, where the absence of this colour signals a loss of vitality.
Measure word
si1絲sīExamples
He was so scared that all the colour drained from his face.
The blood-red colour of this shirt is very deep, it looks a bit scary.
Related words
Common phrases
pale and bloodless complexion
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe ordinary red objects like a red car or a red pen, as it specifically implies the presence or appearance of blood. Use 紅色 for standard red.
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Grammar guides
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