红 (hóng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 红 (hóng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 红 (hóng) means "red". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 红 stroke by stroke?

红 has 6 strokes. The radical is 纟. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 红 and 纠?

红 (hóng) and 纠 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 红?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 纟. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 红?

Common words containing 红 include: 红色 (hóng sè) — red color; 红茶 (hóng chá) — Black tea; 走红 (zǒu hóng) — To become popular; to go viral..

How to Write 红

The character 红 (hóng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

红 is pronounced hóng in Mandarin Chinese. It means red.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 红 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 红

红色 hóng sè

red color

红茶 hóng chá

Black tea

走红 zǒu hóng

To become popular; to go viral.

Example Sentences

我喜欢红色的衣服。

wǒ xǐ huān hóng sè de yī fú

I like wearing red clothes.

请喝一杯红茶。

qǐng hē yī bēi hóng chá

Please have a cup of black tea.

这首歌最近很走红。

zhè shǒu gē zuì jìn hěn zǒu hóng

This song has become very popular recently.

Similar Characters

纠 jiū

纡 yū

纣 zhòu

Practice Writing 红 (hóng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 红

What does 红 (hóng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 红 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 红 and 纠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 红?

What common words use 红?

How to Write 红 (hóng)