紅 (hóng) - Red — the color red & symbolizing prosperity, happiness, and good fortune in Chinese

紅Tone 2

hóng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 糹

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紅 · hóng

Red — the color red;

symbolizing prosperity, happiness, and good fortune in Chinese culture;

also refers to success, popularity, or revolutionary themes.

Red — the color redsymbolizing prosperity, happiness, and good fortune in Chinesealso refers to success, popularity, or revolutionary themes.

Usage highlights

Red colorPopular celebrityRed envelopeRed flagRed beanRed light

Synonyms

  • 赤— red, scarlet
  • 朱— vermilion, cinnabar red
  • 丹— cinnabar, red pigment

Antonyms

  • 白— white (opposite color)
  • 黑— black (opposite in political context)
  • 绿— green (complementary color)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bride wore a red dress (红裙子).
  • This company is very profitable (很红火).
  • She became a popular celebrity (走红了).
  • We received a red envelope for Lunar New Year (红包).

Collocations

  • Red color(红色)
  • Popular celebrity(红人)
  • Red envelope(红包)
  • Red flag(红旗)
  • Red bean(红豆)
  • Red light(红灯)

Idioms

  • Seeing red with rage(面红耳赤)
  • Extremely popular(红得发紫)
  • Perfect match(红鸾星动)
  • Red-faced and thick-necked(面红脖子粗)
  • Red flowers and green leaves(红花绿叶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Red is the color of celebration, joy, and good luck in Chinese culture, prominently featured in weddings and festivals.
  • During Chinese New Year, red envelopes (红包) containing money are given as blessings.
  • Red symbolizes revolution and socialism in modern Chinese political context.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, red is associated with the heart and fire element.

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