light blue
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- 1 light blue、sky blue
This is the everyday Thai color term for a light, sky-like shade of blue.
light blue、sky blue
It refers to a bright, relatively light shade of blue like a clear daytime sky. After a noun, it describes that object as light blue or sky blue.
Learning notes
Explanation
สีฟ้า is formed from สี (“color”) and ฟ้า (“sky”), so it is easy to remember as the color of the sky. It can name the color itself, as in ฉันชอบสีฟ้า (“I like light blue”). To describe an object, it follows the noun: เสื้อสีฟ้า means “a light blue shirt.” Different shades can be expressed with สีฟ้าอ่อน (“pale light blue”) and สีฟ้าเข้ม (“dark or deep sky blue”).
Usage
It is commonly used to describe the color of clothing, stationery, furniture, walls, cars, and other objects, or to choose a color while shopping. It is also natural for bright blue shades in skies, seas, illustrations, and designs. It is standard in both conversation and writing.
Caution
สีฟ้า normally suggests a lighter blue, so it should not automatically be used for every shade covered by English “blue.” Deeper blues are usually called สีน้ำเงิน. Also, the sky itself is normally called ท้องฟ้า, not สีฟ้า.
Differences from similar words
1 light blue synonyms
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สีน้ำเงิน generally refers to a deeper or darker blue, sometimes approaching navy. สีฟ้า is normally used for lighter, sky-like blues.