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    Expressing 'red' with 红 (hóng)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    红 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 红 (hóng) means 'red' and is one of the most culturally important colors in Chinese, symbolizing luck, happiness, and prosperity. It can modify nouns directly or serve as a predicate adjective. It also figuratively means 'popular' or 'famous,' as in 网红 (internet celebrity).

    Examples

    • 过年的时候，到处都挂着红灯笼。

      guò nián de shíhou, dàochù dōu guà zhe hóng dēnglóng.

      During Chinese New Year, red lanterns are hung up everywhere.

    • 她穿了一件红裙子去参加婚礼。

      tā chuān le yì jiàn hóng qúnzi qù cānjiā hūnlǐ.

      She wore a red dress to attend the wedding.

    • 这首歌最近特别红，大街小巷都在放。

      zhè shǒu gē zuìjìn tèbié hóng, dàjiē xiǎoxiàng dōu zài fàng.

      This song has been really popular lately; it's playing everywhere.

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