sam1 laam4 sik1深藍色深蓝色
Jyutpingsam1 laam4 sik1
Yalesām làahm sīk
Definition
Dark blue or navy blue.
neutralcoloursclothing
How it's used
Colloquial Cantonese speakers often drop the word 色 when describing colors if the context is clear, simply calling it 深藍. Using the full term 深藍色 sounds slightly more descriptive or formal, similar to saying navy blue versus just navy in English.
Examples
He is wearing a dark blue shirt today.
Do you like light blue or dark blue?
Related words
Common phrases
a dark blue shirt
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.
