红红

紅紅
hónghóng
adjective #34,625

Meanings

  1. 1 bright red; very red
  2. 2 ruddy; rosy; reddened

Characters

Examples

HSK 4
Tā liǎndàn hónghóng de, xiàng shútòu de píngguǒ.
Her cheeks are rosy, like ripe apples.
HSK 7-9
Lúhuǒ shāo de hónghóng de, wū lǐ hěn nuǎnhuo.
The fire burns bright red, and the room is very warm.

Tips

grammar
AA + reduplication is one of the most common ways to soften an adjective and add a vivid, descriptive feel: 红红的脸蛋 'rosy little cheeks', 圆圆的眼睛 'round little eyes'. It's especially common describing children, food, and cosy scenes.

Stroke Order

hóng