火红

火紅

huǒhóng

adjective #28,849

Meanings

1 fiery red
2 blazing red
3 bright red
4 (figuratively) flourishing; thriving

Characters

red; popular; successful

Examples

夕阳把天空染成了火红的颜色。

Xīyáng bǎ tiānkōng rǎn chéng le huǒhóng de yánsè.

The setting sun dyed the sky a fiery red.

她的生意越做越火红。

Tā de shēngyi yuè zuò yuè huǒhóng.

Her business has been thriving more and more.

Tips

usage

火红 has two distinct uses: (1) a vivid color — the bright red of fire or flames; (2) a figurative sense of flourishing or booming, especially for businesses or careers. Context clarifies which is intended.

Stroke Order

火 huǒ

红 hóng