红色

紅色
hóngsè
noun HSK 2 #1,777

Meanings

  1. 1 red (color)

Examples

HSK 2
Tā mǎi le yí liàng hóngsè de zìxíngchē.
He bought a red bicycle.
HSK 3
Tā chuān le yí jiàn hóngsè de qúnzi.
She wore a red dress.
HSK 5
Hóngsè zài Zhōngguó dàibiǎo hǎoyùn.
Red represents good luck in China.

Tips

culture
Red is THE color of China - it symbolizes luck, happiness, and prosperity. Red lanterns, red envelopes (红包), red wedding dresses, and even the national flag all reflect this deep cultural significance.

Stroke Order

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