red color; the color of blood

a red paper envelope containing money, given as a gift during festivals like Lunar New Year or on joyous occasions like weddings

The Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army (1928–1937), led by the Communist Party of China, or a member of this army

to distribute or receive a share of profits, bonuses, or dividends

red flag; often used as a symbol of revolution

a red five-pointed star; specifically used as a symbol for communism or the proletariat

A share of profits paid to shareholders of a company beyond the standard interest

tomato; the common name for [[番茄|番茄|fan1 qie2]]

red blood cell; erythrocyte. Also known as [[红血球|紅血球|hong2 xue4 qiu2]] in Taiwan.

pink; light red; a color that is red mixed with white

A masterpiece of Chinese literature and one of the Four Great Classical Novels; written by [[曹雪芹|曹雪芹|cao2 xue3 qin2]] in the 18th century, it is also known as [[石头记|石頭記|shi2 tou5 ji4]].

lipstick; cosmetic product used to add color and shine to the lips; also called [[唇膏|唇膏|chun2 gao1]] or [[口脂|口脂|kou3 zhi1]]

a red lamp or lantern; specifically a red traffic signal indicating that vehicles and pedestrians must stop

jujube; red date; a fully ripe or dried Chinese date which has deep red skin and sweet flesh

The azuki bean; an annual herb with yellow flowers and small dark-red seeds used in cooking and traditional medicine.

prosperous; thriving (of business, life, etc.)

bright red color; crimson

a red card shown by a referee in sports to order a player or coach off the field for a serious foul

sweet potato; specifically the plant with elongated stems and edible starchy tubers

to turn red in the face, typically from embarrassment, shame, or anger

pink color; the color pink

A flower that is red in color.

to become famous or popular; to be well-liked or in high demand

The Red Cross; an international voluntary humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and medical aid. Shortened to [[红十字|紅十字|hong2 shi2 zi4]].

(literary) a woman's beautiful, youthful face

To cook (meat, fish, etc.) by first browning then simmering in soy sauce, sugar, and spices until reddish-brown, or food prepared in this manner

the world of mortals in Buddhist or Taoist thought; human society or worldly affairs

currently popular or in high demand, especially used to describe celebrities or performers

red; reddish; bright red

tea made from fully fermented tea leaves, known for its dark color and reddish liquid

red and swollen; inflamed; a condition where skin or muscle tissues swell and turn red due to inflammation or infection

sugar made from boiling sugarcane syrup, often brownish-yellow in color with soft, sticky crystals

red thread or string; a line drawn in red color; (figurative) a bottom line or warning line that must not be crossed, such as in law or safety regulations

red through and through; to flush or blush deep red all over

to get off to a good start; a successful beginning at the start of a year or a new project

bright red; scarlet; vivid and bright red color

traffic light; traffic signal

rosy and healthy in appearance, usually describing skin or a complexion

the center of a target used in shooting or archery

(historical) A member of the mass student organization active during the Cultural Revolution (1966–1976); also refers to the organization itself.

The Red Cross; abbreviation for the [[红十字会|紅十字會|hong2 shi2 zi4 hui4]] international humanitarian organization.

(of life or business) thriving, well-to-off, and flourishing

leaves of certain trees like maple and smoke tree that turn red in the fall

as red as fire; flaming; blazing

infrared ray; invisible electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength longer than visible red light but shorter than microwaves, often used for medical treatment, communication, and detection

a person favored and trusted by someone in power; a popular person in an organization or community

a red-painted building or terrace; can also refer to a luxurious mansion

Zeng Qinghong (1939-), a high-ranking politician in the Chinese Communist Party who served as the Vice President of the People's Republic of China from 2003 to 2008.

The iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide; also called [[血色素|血色素|xue4 se4 su4]].