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红十字
hóngshízì
Description
红十字是一个白色底、红色十字的标志，代表帮助病人和受伤的人。
The 红十字 is a symbol with a red cross on a white background, representing help for patients and injured people.
很多国家都有红十字会，在打仗或者灾难的时候帮助别人。
Many countries have a 红十字 society that helps others during wars or disasters.
Meanings
红十字hóngshízì
the Red Cross (symbol or organization)
红十字给灾区送来了食物和药。
The Red Cross delivered food and medicine to the disaster area.
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Notes
- Etymology
红 (red) + 十字 (cross), a calque of the international Red Cross emblem.
- Nuance
often short for 红十字会 (Red Cross Society) in everyday speech.
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