红 (hóng) - red & popular

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hóng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 纟

枫惠

红 · hóng

red;

popular;

revolutionary;

bonus;

symbol of good fortune, joy, and celebration in Chinese culture.

redpopularrevolutionary

Usage highlights

Red colorPopular starRed envelopeRed flagRed beanRed wine

Synonyms

  • 赤— red (more literary)
  • 朱— vermilion, crimson
  • 丹— cinnabar red

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The red apple (红苹果) is ripe.
  • She wore a red dress (红裙子) to the party.
  • This song is very popular (很红).
  • Red envelopes (红包) are given during holidays.

Collocations

  • Red color(红色)
  • Popular star(红人)
  • Red envelope(红包)
  • Red flag(红旗)
  • Red bean(红豆)
  • Red wine(红酒)

Idioms

  • Extremely popular(红得发紫)
  • Good luck and great joy(红红火火)
  • Red face and thick neck(面红耳赤)
  • Green hills and red leaves(青山红叶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Red symbolizes good luck, happiness, and prosperity in Chinese culture.
  • Used extensively in weddings, festivals, and celebrations.
  • Associated with revolution and communism in modern China.
  • Red envelopes containing money are traditional gifts for special occasions.

FAQ