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Definition
Colourful; bright, vibrant, and multi-coloured.
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How it's used
Focus on the visual impact of the scene rather than just listing colours. It implies a sense of vibrancy and variety that catches the eye, often used for festive decorations, fireworks, or a lively garden. While it is a four character idiom, it fits naturally into spoken Cantonese sentences without sounding overly formal.
Examples
The flowers in the garden are blooming in a riot of colours.
Do you think this shirt is a bit too colourful?
Related words
Common phrases
colourful festive lights
a colourful world
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a single object that happens to be multi-coloured, like a striped shirt. It is best reserved for scenes or displays that feel overwhelming or exceptionally bright due to the sheer variety of colours present.
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.
