赤
red; loyal; bare; empty
Meanings
8 senses · 16 examplesadjective
bright red; crimson
Refers to a specific shade of red slightly lighter than vermilion.
This crimson paint is perfect for painting sunsets.
Terracotta vases have a very retro feel.
adjective
general red; reddish
Used in fixed phrases and common collocations.
Red bean porridge has the effect of nourishing blood.
Hearing the news, he argued with a red face and ears.
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The sunset dyed the sky reddish gold.
adjective
symbolizing revolution
formalUsed in historical and political contexts, especially referring to revolutionary forces.
The Red Guards were peasant armed organizations during the Agrarian Revolution.
Red flags stand for revolution and liberation.
adjective
loyal; sincere
literaryUsed to describe unwavering loyalty and sincerity.
He has an unwavering loyal heart for his country.
This entrepreneur maintains a sincere attitude towards his partners.
verb
to bare; to expose (body)
neutralUsed to describe being without clothing or covering on a body part.
In summer, he likes to walk barefoot on the beach.
It was so hot that he simply took off his shirt and went bare-chested.
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Children love playing in the water naked in the swimming pool.
adjective
empty; nothing
neutralUsed in fixed collocations to describe having no tools, weapons, or resources.
He repelled the robbers empty-handed.
Before the match started, the competitors stepped onto the ring empty-handed.
noun
pure gold
literaryA literary term referring to 24-karat pure gold.
As the saying goes, there is no pure gold, and no one is perfect.
noun
surname Chi
Used as a family name in China.
Mr. Chi is a senior consultant at our company.