jim5 sik1染色
Jyutpingjim5 sik1
Yaleyíhm sīk
Definition
Dyeing; the process of coloring fabric by submerging it in dye.
neutralclothingdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the industrial or craft process of changing the color of textiles. While it can be used as a verb, it is most commonly encountered as a noun describing the procedure itself. It is distinct from simply painting or coating a surface, as it implies the material absorbs the pigment.
Examples
After this piece of fabric is dyed, the color looks great.
Do you know where one can get a shirt dyed?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 染髮, which is specifically for dyeing hair. Using 染色 for hair sounds like you are treating hair as a piece of fabric.
Grammar color guide
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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.
