🇨🇳 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 fr…

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.

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