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

The agrarian issue was a source of strength to the Chinese Red Army, intent upon winning the peasantry.

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