Chinese red

noun

1. vermilion; orange red; red chrome.

Chinese red

noun

1. 1. a bright red colour

   2. ( as adjective )

      a Chinese-red bag

Word History and Origins

Origin of Chinese red¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

On Tuesday night, troops opened fire at a Chinese Red Cross convoy carrying relief supplies.

From BBC

On Tuesday night, the army opened fire at a Chinese Red Cross convoy carrying earthquake relief supplies.

From BBC

Myanmar's military opened fire at a Chinese Red Cross convoy carrying earthquake relief supplies on Tuesday night.

From BBC

Studios bent over backward to appease Chinese censors, often heeding what they knew to be Chinese red lines in advance.

From New York Times

The Chinese Red Cross Society has pledged $200,000 in aid which will go to the Afghan Red Crescent, according to Chinese state run news agency Xinhua.

From Reuters