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red in Chinese

red in Chinese is 红, 红色 — red means having the color of blood, ripe strawberries, or a stop light.

red in Chinese

adj
Pronounced: gōng
(of hair) Having an orange-brown or orange-blond colour; ginger.
红色
adj
Pronounced: hóng sè
(of a, dog, or, its coat) Having a brown color.
adj
Pronounced: gōng
(of a, dog, or, its coat) Having a brown color.
adj
Pronounced: gōng
Left-wing parties and movements, chiefly socialist or communist, including the U.K. Labour party and the Social Democratic Party of Germany.
红色
adj
Pronounced: hóng sè
Left-wing parties and movements, chiefly socialist or communist, including the U.K. Labour party and the Social Democratic Party of Germany.
红色
noun
Pronounced: hóng sè
(countable, and, uncountable) The colour of the setting sun, blood, and strawberries; the colour which is evoked by the longest visible wavelengths (between about 625–740 nm), and a primary additive colour.
noun
Pronounced: gōng
(countable, and, uncountable) The colour of the setting sun, blood, and strawberries; the colour which is evoked by the longest visible wavelengths (between about 625–740 nm), and a primary additive colour.

What does "red" mean?

  1. adj Having the color of blood, ripe strawberries, or a stop light.
    "She wore a bright red dress to the party."
  2. noun The color itself, one of the primary colors of light.
    "Red is her favorite color for lipstick."
  3. noun A supporter of communism or a left-wing/socialist movement, especially historically.
    "During the Cold War, "Reds" was a common label for communists."
  4. adj Having reddish-orange hair color.
    "His younger brother has red hair and freckles."

red in a sentence

  • She wore a bright red dress to the party.
  • His face turned red with embarrassment.
  • Red is her favorite color for lipstick.
  • During the Cold War, "Reds" was a common label for communists.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "red" in Chinese?

"red" in Chinese is 红, 红色. red means: Having the color of blood, ripe strawberries, or a stop light.

How do you pronounce 红?

"red" in Chinese is 红, pronounced "gōng".

How do you use "red" in a sentence?

Example: "She wore a bright red dress to the party." In Chinese, "red" is 红, 红色.

Are there other ways to say "red" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "red": 红, 红色.

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