red
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- 1 red、the color red
This is the basic Thai term for the color red. It can name the color itself or describe something as red.
red、the color red
Refers to red as a color in its own right.
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เธอชอบทาปากสีแดง thəə chɔ̂ɔp thaa pàak sǐi dɛɛŋ She likes to wear red lipstick. เธอชอบทาปากสีแดง details
Learning notes
Explanation
สีแดง is a neutral, everyday expression formed from สี “color” and แดง “red.” As a noun, it names the color itself, as in ฉันชอบสีแดง “I like red.” To describe an object, place it after the noun: รถสีแดง means “a red car.” Words can be added after it to specify the shade. สีแดงเข้ม is “dark red,” สีแดงอ่อน is “light red,” and สีแดงสด is “bright red.”
Usage
It is widely used to describe the color of clothes, cars, flowers, food, and other everyday objects. It is also useful when choosing a color while shopping, discussing favorite colors, or referring to red in signs and symbols.
Caution
When modifying a noun, use the order “noun + สีแดง.” In established expressions such as ไฟแดง “red light,” however, สี is omitted and แดง is used by itself.
Differences from similar words
1 red synonyms
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สีชาด refers more specifically to a vivid scarlet or vermilion shade. สีแดง is the general term for red without specifying an exact shade.