Writing
红 (hóng) — how to say "red" in Chinese
红
Red; popular
adjective
Radicals / Keys
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
Collocations
红衣服
hóng yīfu
red clothes
Examples
她买了一块红色手表。
She bought a red watch.
苹果很红
The apple is very red.
Mnemonic
[hóng-] Hong Kong decided to host a fabulous red-themed party to become the most 红 popular place in the city. The streets were adorned with red lanterns and everyone wore 红 red outfits to match the vibrant atmosphere. It truly was the talk of the town, with everyone dancing and celebrating in style 🏮.
Frequently asked questions
Red in Mandarin Chinese
"red" in Chinese is 红 (hóng).
红 meaning in English
红 (hóng) means "Red; popular".
Red in Chinese pinyin
It is pronounced hóng (written as hong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "red" in Chinese characters?
It is written 红 and has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 红?
红 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.
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