🇨🇳 How to say

“red” in Chinese

红色hóngsè
Illustration of "red" in a Chinese cultural setting
A bright red stop sign stands at the corner of a quiet street, while ripe red apples fill a wooden basket at a nearby fruit stand.

Usage note

红色 is a very common color word in Mandarin, often associated with luck and celebration in Chinese culture, making it easy to remember during festivals like Chinese New Year.

Examples

  • 苹果是红色的。

    The apple is red.

  • 我喜欢红色。

    I like red.

  • 她的车是红色的。

    Her car is red.

Quick check

What does "红色" mean?

  • A. red
  • B. banana
  • C. two
  • D. river

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