红 (hóng) — how to say "red" in Chinese

Red; popular

Radicals / Keys

Silk

#120 · · 3 strokes

Collocations

衣服

hóng yīfu

red clothes

Examples

她买了一块色手表。

She bought a red watch.

苹果很

The apple is very red.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 红 (hóng) — red; popular

[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

How do you say "red" in Chinese?

"red" in Chinese is 红 (hóng).

What does 红 mean in English?

红 (hóng) means "Red; popular".

How is 红 pronounced?

It is pronounced hóng (written as hong). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "red" in Chinese characters?

It is written 红.

What HSK level is 红?

红 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.

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