zi2 sik1紫色
Jyutpingzi2 sik1
Yalejí sīk
Definition
Purple; the colour made by mixing red and blue, such as the colour of lavender.
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How it's used
Colours in Cantonese often require the particle 嘅 when used as an adjective to describe an object. While it is a standard colour term, it is frequently used to describe specific shades like lavender or deep violet in fashion and design contexts.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
