hóng sè
red
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我喜欢红色的衣服。
wǒ xǐhuān hóngsè de yīfu.
I like red clothes.
天安门是红色的。
tiān'ānmén shì hóngsè de.
Tiananmen is red.
红旗是中国的国旗。
hóngqí shì zhōngguó de guóqí.
The red flag is the national flag of China.
朱色 (zhū sè)
vermilion
绛色 (jiàng sè)
crimson
绿色 (lǜsè)
green
蓝色 (lánsè)
blue
The Chinese word 红色 (hóngsè) for "red" is a compound of two characters: 红 (hóng) and 色 (sè). The character 红 originally meant "bright" or "shining," and was often used to describe the color of the sun or fire. Over time, it came to be used more specifically for the color red. The character 色 originally meant "color" or "hue," and was used to describe a wide range of colors. When combined with 红, it specifically refers to the color red.The word 红色 has been used in Chinese for centuries, and has a rich history and cultural significance. In ancient China, red was considered a lucky color, and was often used in decorations and clothing. It was also the color of the imperial robes, and was associated with power and authority. In modern China, red is still considered a lucky color, and is often used in celebrations and festivals. It is also the color of the Chinese flag, and is a symbol of national pride.
