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红
hóng
Description
“红”是一种颜色，就是血和太阳的颜色。
"红" is a color, the color of blood and the sun.
它也可以表示一个人很受欢迎，比如“红人”或者“走红”。
It can also mean someone is very popular, like a "红人" or "走红".
Meanings
红hóng
red (color)
她今天穿了一件红衣服。
She is wearing a red dress today.
红hóng
popular; famous; in favor
这个歌手最近很红。
This singer is very popular recently.
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Notes
- Etymology
红 originally referred to light-red silk; the 纟 radical means silk or thread.
- Nuance
红 as "popular" is common in entertainment contexts, e.g. 网红 (internet celebrity).
In videos
“有时候红包里只有一块钱或者5毛钱”
“上面居然写了“网红打卡点”四个字”
“我已经感觉我的脸有点红了”
“我的眉毛也有一点点红，”
“你看到前面是红的”
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