sam1 laam4深藍深蓝
Jyutpingsam1 laam4
Yalesām làahm
Definition
Dark blue
neutralcoloursclothing
How it's used
Colloquially, speakers often add the suffix 色 to clarify that it refers to a color, especially when distinguishing it from other shades. It is frequently used to describe clothing or professional uniforms, carrying a slightly more formal or serious tone compared to brighter colors.
Examples
He bought a dark blue jacket.
Do you prefer dark blue or light blue?
Related words
Common phrases
dark blue color
Common mistake
Learners sometimes omit the 色 suffix when describing objects, which can sound slightly unnatural or incomplete in casual speech. Always include 色 when you are talking about the color of a specific item.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
