红

• 拼音: hóng
• 汉字拆解: 红 = 纟(silk radical) + 工 (work, phonetic component)

含义

Red. The color red, symbolizing luck, happiness, and celebration in Chinese culture.

Red is the most culturally significant color in China. It represents good fortune, joy, and prosperity. Used in weddings, festivals, and New Year celebrations. Also appears in compounds like 红包 (red envelope with money).

例句

1. 她穿了一件红裙子。
2. 过年的时候到处都是红的。
3. 这朵花是红的，很好看。

用法指南

语境: colors, celebrations, descriptions

语气: positive, festive

正确说法

• 红灯的时候不能走。(You can't go when the light is red.)
• 新年要穿红衣服。(You should wear red clothes for New Year.)

错误说法

• 不要在葬礼上穿红衣服 (Don't wear red to a funeral — red symbolizes celebration and joy, not mourning)

起源与历史

Ancient character. Originally composed of 糸 (silk) and 工 (work/phonetic), referring to the red dye used on silk fabrics.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal