zou2 hung4棗紅枣红
Jyutpingzou2 hung4
Yalejóu hùhng
Definition
Plum-colored; a deep purplish-red or reddish-brown color resembling a red date.
colloquialcoloursclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to the deep, brownish red color of a Chinese jujube. It is frequently used to describe clothing or traditional accessories rather than generic objects. The term carries a slightly mature or elegant connotation compared to bright red.
Examples
She bought a plum-colored shirt that suits her well.
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Common phrases
plum color
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