laam4 luk6 sik1藍綠色蓝绿色
Jyutpinglaam4 luk6 sik1
Yalelàahm luhk sīk
Definition
Teal; a bluish-green colour created by mixing equal parts blue and green.
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How it's used
Colloquial Cantonese speakers often describe this specific shade by referencing the mixing of blue and green pigments. While 藍綠色 is the standard term, it is frequently used to describe objects like stationery, clothing, or interior paint. It is a precise descriptor that avoids the ambiguity of simply calling something blue or green.
Examples
This shirt is teal.
Do you like teal?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 青色, which can be ambiguous and sometimes refers to a yellowish green or even light blue depending on the context. Using 藍綠色 is much safer when you specifically mean teal or a distinct bluish green.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
