xūn
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light red; pinkish red
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
light red; pale red; pinkish
literaryA literary and classical term describing a light reddish or pinkish hue, often used in historical or poetic contexts to describe textiles, sunsets, or ceremonial garments.
Xī夕
yáng阳
xī西
xià下
，
tiān天
biān边
rǎn染
shàng上
yī一
piàn片
xūn纁
huáng黄
。
As the sun set in the west, the horizon was dyed a light reddish-yellow hue.
Tā她
shēn身
zhuó着
xūn纁
cháng裳
，
huǎn缓
bù步
zǒu走
rù入
dà大
diàn殿
。
Dressed in light red ceremonial garments, she walked slowly into the great hall.
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Gǔ古
dài代
jì祭
sì祀
shí时
cháng常
yòng用
xūn纁
bó帛
zuò作
wéi为
gòng供
pǐn品
。
In ancient times, light red silk was often used as an offering in sacrifices.