luk6 sik1綠色绿色
Jyutpingluk6 sik1
Yaleluhk sīk
Definition
Green; the color of leaves and grass.
colloquialcolours
How it's used
Refers specifically to the colour spectrum, but is also frequently used in modern contexts to describe environmentally friendly products or practices. Unlike some other colours, it is rarely used to describe skin tone or complexion unless implying sickness or a supernatural appearance.
Examples
Do you like green or blue more?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe someone who is jealous, as the English idiom green with envy does not translate directly into Cantonese.
Grammar color guide
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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.
