vibrant or glowing red; often used to describe natural light or a person's complexion

literary; red clouds; bright or multi-colored clouds in the sky

(literary) a bow lacquered in vermilion; used in ancient China by the Son of Heaven as a reward for high-ranking officials or feudal lords with great merit

(literary) A writing brush with a red-lacquered stem, used in ancient times by female court historians to record the deeds of empresses and concubines; it also refers to women's writing or calligraphy.

Used as a funeral eulogy for a woman to express that her virtues are worthy of being recorded for future generations.

(literary) the imperial palace; specifically palace gates painted red

red clouds at sunrise or sunset