สีเหลือง
yellow
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- 1 yellow、yellow-colored
This is the basic, everyday Thai word for the color yellow, such as the color of a ripe banana or an egg yolk.
yellow、yellow-colored
It refers to the color yellow itself and can also follow a noun to describe something as yellow.
Learning notes
Explanation
สีเหลือง is formed from สี (“color”) and เหลือง (“yellow” or “to turn yellow”). It is the standard name of the color yellow. It functions as a noun when referring to the color itself, as in ฉันชอบสีเหลือง (“I like yellow”). To describe an object, it follows the noun: เสื้อสีเหลือง means “a yellow shirt.” In Thai culture, yellow is traditionally associated with Monday. It can also symbolize respect for King Rama IX, who was born on a Monday, though in ordinary conversation the word is simply a neutral color term.
Usage
It is commonly used to describe the color of clothing, vehicles, flowers, food, signs, and other objects. It is also useful when discussing favorite colors or choosing an item in a store, as in มีสีเหลืองไหม (“Do you have it in yellow?”).
Caution
When describing an object, place สีเหลือง after the noun, as in รถสีเหลือง (“yellow car”). Using เหลือง alone can sometimes mean “yellowed” or “discolored,” so สีเหลือง is clearer when you simply want to name the color.
Differences from similar words
1 yellow synonyms
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เหลือง directly describes something as yellow and can sometimes suggest that it has yellowed or turned yellow. สีเหลือง explicitly names the color yellow, making it clearer when discussing colors or product options.