红火

紅火

hónghuǒ

adjective HSK 7-9 #26,261

Meanings

他们的生意很红火。

Tāmen de shēngyì hěn hónghuǒ.

Their business is thriving.

过年的时候，家家户户都很红火。

Guònián de shíhou, jiājiāhùhù dōu hěn hónghuǒ.

During Chinese New Year, every household is bustling.

memory

Red (红) and fire (火) — both symbolize prosperity and celebration in Chinese culture. Think of red lanterns and firecrackers during New Year.

红 hóng

火 huǒ