红 Stroke Order — How to Write 红
红 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 纟, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
红 Radical and Character Components
红 is a phono-semantic compound: 纟 (silk) carries the meaning, while 工 indicates the sound.
Radical: 纟 + 3 more strokes
红 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- hóng
- gōng
Meanings of 红 in Chinese
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hóng红
The color of fresh blood; red. Also used to describe things associated with good fortune or celebration, such as red envelopes.
过年的时候，孩子们最喜欢收到长辈给的红包
During Chinese New Year, children love receiving red envelopes from their elders.
Symbolizing success, popularity, or being favored by others, as in a 'favorite person' or 'to become popular'.
他凭借出色的演技，很快就在观众中走红了。
Thanks to his excellent acting skills, he quickly became popular with the audience.
When pronounced 'hóng', '红' signifies auspiciousness, joy, or festivity, often associated with happy events like weddings or births, as seen in terms like 'red matchmaker' or 'red eggs'.
小明结婚那天，家家户户都贴上了红双喜字，洋溢着喜庆气氛
On the day of Xiao Ming's wedding, every household put up red 'double happiness' characters, filled with a festive atmosphere.
Symbolizing a pioneering or fervent spirit, often associated with strong conviction and movements for change.
这支队伍带着红色的信念，勇往直前。
This team, carrying a fervent conviction, pressed forward bravely.
Refers to net profit or dividends in business operations, often seen in terms like 'dividends' (红利) or 'profit sharing' (分红).
今年公司业绩好，股东们都拿到了丰厚的红利。
The company performed well this year, and shareholders all received generous dividends.
Refers specifically to 'Redology', the academic study of the classic Chinese novel 'Dream of the Red Chamber'.
他对红楼梦有深入的理解，可以说是一位红学大家。
He has a profound understanding of 'Dream of the Red Chamber', and can be considered a grand master of Redology.
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gōng红
Used interchangeably with '工' (gōng), it refers to women's productive work, such as spinning, weaving, sewing, and embroidery, or the items produced through such crafts.
她从小就跟着母亲学女红。
She learned needlework from her mother since childhood.
Common Words and Phrases with 红
1
Major life events, specifically weddings (associated with 'red' for joy) and funerals (associated with 'white' for mourning). It can also broadly refer to significant celebrations or commemorative events.
他常常忙于各种红白喜事，一年到头几乎没有清闲的时候
He is often busy with various joyous and somber occasions (weddings and funerals), having almost no leisure time throughout the year.
2
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects the face, particularly the nose, forehead, and cheeks, characterized by redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes bumps or swelling, often seen in middle-aged adults.
她一直为脸上的红斑痤疮所困扰，这让她感到非常不自信。
She has been troubled by rosacea on her face, which makes her feel very self-conscious.
3
honour roll
学校每年都会将表现优异的学生姓名张贴在教学楼前的红榜上，以示表彰。
Every year, the school posts the names of outstanding students on the honor roll in front of the teaching building to commend their achievements.
4
A precious gemstone, typically a red variety of corundum, known for its hardness and used in jewelry or as bearings in precision instruments.
这条项链上镶嵌着一颗璀璨的红宝石。
This necklace is set with a dazzling ruby.
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unpleasantly or disagreeably red
她买了一条红不棱登的裙子，颜色太艳丽，有点俗气。
She bought a garish red dress; the color was too vibrant and a bit tacky.
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Black tea, made from fully fermented tea leaves, which brews a reddish liquor and has a special aroma and taste.
我喜欢在早餐时喝一杯红茶，它能让我感到精神焕发。
I enjoy a cup of black tea with my breakfast; it makes me feel refreshed.
8
The Red Square is a central square in Moscow, the capital of Russia, located directly east of the Kremlin.
游客们在红场上拍照留念，记录下美好的旅行瞬间。
Tourists took photos in Red Square, capturing their wonderful travel moments.
9
The world of mortals; human society, often referring to its bustling, materialistic, and worldly aspects, particularly in a Buddhist context.
许多人厌倦了红尘的喧嚣，渴望寻找一处宁静的桃源。
Many people are tired of the hustle and bustle of the mundane world, longing to find a peaceful sanctuary.
10
glistening red; bright, vivid red
树上挂满了红澄澄的苹果，看起来真诱人。
The trees were laden with bright red apples, looking truly tempting.
11
red-dyed eggs distributed to relatives and friends when a baby is born
昨天小芳家生了个可爱的宝宝，今天他们分发了好多红蛋给亲朋好友，大家都很开心。
Yesterday, Xiao Fang's family welcomed a lovely baby. Today, they distributed many red eggs to their relatives and friends, and everyone was very happy.
12
Extremely popular and influential, often excessively so, sometimes implying a sarcastic or critical tone.
那位年轻的网红最近真是红得发紫，各种商业代言和节目邀约不断。
That young internet celebrity has recently become extremely popular, constantly receiving commercial endorsements and show invitations.
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Red light, primarily a traffic signal for vehicles to stop; metaphorically, it can refer to an obstacle or a warning signal.
资金短缺是项目顺利推进的一大红灯。
Lack of funds is a major red light for the smooth progress of the project.
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Red bean (hóngdòu) refers to the bright red seed of the jequirity tree, often symbolizing love or longing in Chinese culture and literature. It can also broadly refer to plants of the Ormosia genus.
诗中写道，红豆寄托着对远方亲人的思念。
The poem states that red beans symbolize a longing for distant loved ones.
More words with 红
- liǎn脸hóng红Blush, Flush
- cuàn窜hóng红to suddenly become popular
- diān滇hóng红Yunnan red tea
- fēi绯hóng红Crimson; bright red
- jú橘hóng红Orange-red
- miáo描hóng红tracing practice, trace characters
- sāi腮hóng红blush
- tào套hóng红print in red ink, overprint in red
- yān胭hóng红rouge, carmine
- yān嫣hóng红bright red
- yān殷hóng红crimson, deep red
- yìng映hóng红to reflect red, to color red
- cháo潮hóng红Flushing
- pǐn品hóng红a pinkish red color
- táo桃hóng红pink
- yín银hóng红silvery pink
- zōng棕hóng红reddish brown
- zàng藏hóng红huā花saffron
- yè叶hóng红sù素rubixanthin
- fēi飞hóng红Drifting red petals
Idioms with 红
- hóng红dòu豆xiāng相sī思lovesickness or longing for each other
- hóng红fěn粉qīng青lóu楼brothel or pleasure house
- hóng红guāng光mǎn满miàn面radiant with health
- hóng红hóng红huǒ火huǒ火Flourishing and prosperous
- hóng红kǒu口bái白yá牙firmly state or confirm a statement
- hóng红liǎn脸chì赤jǐng颈flushed in the face and neck
- hóng红nán男lǜ绿nǚ女gaily dressed young men and women
- hóng红qí旗bào报jié捷report victory with a red flag
- hóng红rì日sān三gān竿It's broad daylight; it's late morning
- hóng红tóu头wén文jiàn件official document with a red-printed title
- hóng红xìng杏chū出qiáng墙woman having an affair
- hóng红yán颜bái白fà发ruddy complexion, white hair
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Open the tool →Questions about 红
What does 红 mean in Chinese?
红 (hóng) means “The color of fresh blood” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 红?
红 has 2 pronunciations: hóng, gōng.
How many strokes does 红 have?
红 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 红?
红 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 纟. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 红?
The radical of 红 is 纟, and 红 is a phono-semantic compound.
