sou3 daam6素淡
Jyutpingsou3 daam6
Yalesou daahm
Definition
Plain, simple, and elegant in color or decoration.
neutraldescriptionsclothing
How it's used
Focuses on a lack of vibrant color or ornamentation, often implying a sense of elegance or simplicity. It is frequently used to describe clothing, interior design, or even makeup styles that avoid being overly bold or ostentatious. Unlike words for simply dull or boring, this carries a slightly positive, refined connotation.
Examples
This shirt is a very plain color, it suits you well.
She likes a plainer style of dressing, she doesn't like anything flashy.
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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.
