tou4 hung4桃紅桃红
Jyutpingtou4 hung4
Yaletòuh hùhng
Definition
Peach blossom pink; a vibrant pinkish-red color similar to peach blossoms.
colloquialcoloursclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to the vivid, slightly purplish pink associated with peach blossoms. While often used for clothing and accessories, it carries a sense of brightness and energy that distinguishes it from softer shades of pink like 粉紅. It is frequently used to describe items that stand out in a crowd.
Examples
She is wearing a fuchsia shirt today, it is very eye-catching.
Do you think this fuchsia suits me?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general pink, but it is much more intense and specific than the standard 粉紅. Using it to describe a pale or baby pink will sound inaccurate to native speakers.
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