Chinese red

American  

noun

1. vermilion; orange red; red chrome.

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Chinese red British  

noun

1. 1. a bright red colour

   2. ( as adjective )

      a Chinese-red bag

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Etymology

Origin of Chinese red

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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

The Chinese Red Cross said the donation will be used to help Morocco carry out rescue and disaster relief work, according to the China Daily.

From Reuters

The CAC on Friday said its latest campaign had targeted almost 13,000 counterfeit military accounts, with names such as "Chinese Red Army Command", "Chinese Anti-terrorist Force" and "Strategic Missile Force".

From Reuters

Reuters spoke to nine officials and businesses across Africa who said Chinese red tape and a reluctance to strike broad trade deals were undermining Beijing's plan to boost African imports.

From Reuters

"If faith has a colour, it must be Chinese red," she said.

From BBC