wu4 seoi2 laam4湖水藍湖水蓝
Jyutpingwu4 seoi2 laam4
Yalewùh séui làahm
Definition
Turquoise; a greenish-blue color.
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How it's used
This term is specifically used to describe a bright, greenish blue shade often associated with tropical waters or certain gemstones. It is a very common way to describe fashion items or home decor colors in Hong Kong. Unlike more generic color terms, it carries a slightly more descriptive and aesthetic nuance.
Examples
Do you think this turquoise is pretty?
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Common phrases
turquoise color
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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.
