sik1 coi2色彩
Jyutpingsik1 coi2
Yalesīk chói
Definition
Colour, hue, or shade; also refers to a characteristic quality or flavour.
- colour; hue; tint
- figurativecharacteristic; quality; flavor; tone
neutraldescriptionscolours
How it's used
Refers more to the artistic, aesthetic, or abstract quality of colour rather than just the basic physical property. It is frequently used in contexts like design, photography, or describing the atmosphere of a place. While 顏色 is the standard term for basic colours, 色彩 adds a layer of sophistication or artistic depth.
Measure word
zung3種jungExamples
The colours in this painting are very rich.
Which colours do you prefer?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for simple, everyday objects like a red shirt or a blue pen, where 顏色 is the natural choice. Using 色彩 in those contexts sounds overly formal or pretentious.
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.
