红色

紅色

hóngsè

noun HSK 2 #1,777

Meanings

1 red (color)

Characters

Examples

她穿了一件红色的裙子。

Tā chuān le yí jiàn hóngsè de qúnzi.

She wore a red dress.

红色在中国代表好运。

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

红 hóng

色 sè