絳 (jiàng) - Deep red, crimson & a shade of dark red

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jiàng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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絳 · jiàng

Deep red, crimson;

a shade of dark red;

also refers to the ancient state of Jiang.

Deep red, crimsona shade of dark redalso refers to the ancient state of Jiang.

Usage highlights

Crimson colorDeep redCrimson robeCrimson palaceCrimson cloudsCrimson frost

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 綠— green
  • 青— blue, green

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The robe was dyed crimson (絳色).
  • She wore a deep red dress (絳紅色的裙子).
  • The ancient state of Jiang (絳國) was located in Shanxi.
  • The crimson palace walls (絳宮) symbolized imperial power.

Collocations

  • Crimson color(絳色)
  • Deep red(絳紅)
  • Crimson robe(絳袍)
  • Crimson palace(絳宮)
  • Crimson clouds(絳雲)
  • Crimson frost(絳霜)

Idioms

  • Crimson lips and pearly teeth(絳唇玉齒)
  • Crimson frost on autumn trees(絳樹霜)
  • Crimson clouds at sunset(絳霞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, crimson was associated with high status and imperial favor, often used in court garments.
  • The character appears in classical poetry to describe deep red colors in nature, such as autumn leaves or sunset clouds.
  • Historically linked to the state of Jiang during the Zhou dynasty, located in present-day Shanxi province.

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