wong4 gam4 gam4 / wong4 kam4 kam4黃黚黚黄黚黚
Jyutpingwong4 gam4 gam4 / wong4 kam4 kam4
Yalewòhng gàhm gàhm / wòhng kàhm kàhm
Definition
Yellowed or stained with a brownish-yellow tint, especially on things that should be white or light-colored.
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How it's used
This adjective specifically describes the unappealing yellowish discoloration that appears on fabric or surfaces over time. It carries a negative connotation of neglect or lack of hygiene. It is rarely used to describe the color yellow itself, but rather the state of something that has lost its original brightness.
Examples
Your shirt is all yellowed and stained, hurry up and wash it.
Why is this pillowcase so yellow and stained?
Related words
Common phrases
a yellowed and stained pillow
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the color yellow in a positive or neutral sense, such as a bright yellow flower or a yellow taxi. It is strictly reserved for stains, aging, or dirtiness.
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