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红色
hóngsè
Description
红色是一种很常见的颜色，像血或者苹果的颜色。
"红色" is a very common color, like the color of blood or apples.
在中国，红色代表喜庆和好运，过年的时候到处都是红色。
In China, "红色" represents celebration and good luck, and it is everywhere during the New Year.
Meanings
红色hóngsè
the color red
我喜欢那件红色的裙子。
I like that red dress.
红色hóngsè
symbolizing happiness, celebration, or good luck
结婚的时候，新娘穿红色的衣服。
The bride wears red clothes at the wedding.
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Notes
- Etymology
红 (red) + 色 (color), a common color-word pattern also seen in 蓝色, 绿色.
- Nuance
In Chinese culture red strongly connotes joy and luck, unlike its Western associations.
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