红
red; symbolizing joy, success, revolution
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesadjective
red (color of fresh blood)
Basic color term describing the color of blood or similar shades.
Apples are red.
She is wearing a red skirt.
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The red flag is fluttering in the air.
Red dates are good for health.
The children are wearing red scarves.
noun
red cloth used for celebrations
Refers specifically to red cloth used in festive or celebratory contexts.
Red cloth is hung everywhere at the wedding.
People like to drape red cloth during Spring Festival.
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The new house is decorated with red cloth and ornaments, very festive.
In traditional weddings, the bride wears a red veil.
During festivals, red lanterns and red cloth are hung along the streets.
adjective
lucky; successful; popular
Figurative use indicating success, popularity, or good fortune.
He has recently been having good luck.
This new store had a successful opening.
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He is very popular at school.
This movie became very popular after its release.
He became famous from singing.
adjective
red (symbolizing revolution or political loyalty)
Used in political contexts to symbolize revolution, communism, or political correctness.
The Red Army was a revolutionary force.
We should be both politically reliable and professionally competent.
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The red scarf is the symbol of Young Pioneers.
The red flag represents revolutionary spirit.
Red culture is an important part of socialist culture with Chinese characteristics.
noun
dividends; bonus
Refers to dividends from stocks or bonuses in business contexts.
The company is distributing many dividends this year.
Shareholders are looking forward to year-end dividends.
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Each of us received a bonus.
Investing in this project allows you to receive dividends.
This stock has a high dividend rate.
noun
surname Hong
Used as a Chinese family name.
His surname is Hong, and his name is Hong Wei.
Mr. Hong is my teacher.
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Hong is an uncommon surname.
I know a doctor surnamed Hong.
Miss Hong is from Shanghai.