Learn Colors in Cantonese 顏色

Master essential color vocabulary in Cantonese! From basic colors like red (紅色) and blue (藍色) to nuanced shades, learn how to describe colors naturally in everyday Cantonese conversations.

Colors are fundamental in daily life - whether you're shopping for clothes, describing objects, or discussing art. This comprehensive guide includes audio pronunciations by native speakers and real-world video examples showing how Hongkongers use color terms in authentic contexts.

Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners who want to expand their descriptive vocabulary and speak more naturally about the colorful world around them.

24 Words Audio Pronunciation Video Examples Available
Cantonese English Pronounce
laam4
sik1
Blue
fui1
sik1
Gray
yan2
sik1
Silver
gam1
sik1
Gold
mai5
sik1
Beige
hung4
sik1
Red
tin1
lam4
sik1
Sky Blue
fe1
sik1
Brown
fan2
hung4
sik1
Pink
caang2
sik1
Orange
zi2
sik1
Purple
baak6
sik1
White
hak1
sik1
Black
luk6
sik1
Green
wong4
sik1
Yellow
zoeng6
ngaa4
sik1
Ivory
fui1
hot3
sik1
Taupe
ji2
seoi2
zing1
sik1
Amethyst Purple
hung4
bou2
sek6
sik1
Ruby Red
laam4
bou2
sek6
sik1
Sapphire Blue
fei1
cheui3
luk6
Emerald Green
saa1
wong4
sik1
Sand Yellow
hoi2
laam4
sik1
Ocean Blue
sam1
lam4
luk6
Forest Green

How to Use This Vocabulary List

  1. Listen First: Click the button to hear native Cantonese pronunciation
  2. See It in Context: Click the icon (when available) to watch video clips showing how native speakers use this word in real conversations
  3. Practice Daily: Try to use 2 new words each day in your Cantonese conversations
  4. Create Sentences: Don't just memorize - create your own sentences using these colors words

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After mastering colors vocabulary, you might want to explore other essential Cantonese vocabulary categories to expand your language skills further. Check out our complete vocabulary collection to discover more themed word lists.

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Quick Facts
  • 📚 24 words in this category
  • 🎯 Difficulty: Beginner-Friendly
  • ⏱️ Estimated learning time: 50 minutes
  • 🎬 15 words with video examples

Why Learn Colors in Cantonese?

Understanding colors-related vocabulary is essential for anyone learning Cantonese, whether you're planning to visit Hong Kong, communicate with Cantonese-speaking friends and family, or immerse yourself in Cantonese culture through films, TV shows, and music.

These 24 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used colors terms in everyday Cantonese conversations. Each word comes with:

  • Jyutping romanization - showing you exactly how to pronounce each word
  • Audio pronunciation - recorded by native Cantonese speakers
  • Video examples - see and hear the words used in authentic contexts (where available)

Start your Cantonese learning journey with GoCantonese and discover how easy and fun it can be to master colors vocabulary! Our interactive tools and real-world examples make learning Cantonese engaging and effective.