zyu1 gon1 sik1豬肝色猪肝色
Jyutpingzyu1 gon1 sik1
Yalejyū gōn sīk
Definition
Dark reddish brown color, resembling the color of pig's liver.
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How it's used
Describes a specific, somewhat muddy shade of dark reddish brown that resembles the raw liver of a pig. It is often used to describe clothing or interior decor items that look a bit dull or old fashioned. Unlike standard color terms, it carries a slightly visceral connotation due to the reference to organ meat.
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Do not confuse this with standard brown or red, as it specifically refers to a dull, brownish-red tone. It is not a color used to describe bright or vibrant objects.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
