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红包 (hóng bāo) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 4

红包 (hóng bāo) is a Chinese word: red envelope. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 红包

名 míng noun

red envelope

过年的时候，长辈会给孩子红包。

guò nián de shí hou zhǎng bèi huì gěi hái zi hóng bāo

During New Year, elders give children red envelopes.

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Word breakdown

红 hóng — red (symbolizing luck and prosperity)

Words with this character (14)
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  • 6 朱红 zhū hóng — vermilion HSK 7
    • 朱 vermilion; a bright red color associated with cinnabar pigment
    • 红 red; emphasizes the red color aspect
    Example

    朱红色的灯笼挂满了街道。

    zhū hóng sè de dēng lóng guà mǎn le jiē dào

    Vermilion lanterns hung all over the street.

  • 7 眼红 yǎn hóng — envious, jealous HSK 7
    • 眼 eye (representing the physical manifestation of emotion)
    • 红 red (the color associated with the emotion of envy)
    Example

    看到别人的成功，他心里很眼红。

    kàn dào bié rén de chéng gōng tā xīn lǐ hěn yǎn hóng

    Seeing others' success, he feels very envious in his heart.

  • 8 红利 hóng lì — dividend HSK 7
    • 红 prosperity/profit (red symbolizes good fortune in Chinese culture)
    • 利 profit, benefit, gain
    Example

    公司今年发放了丰厚的红利。

    gōng sī jīn nián fā fàng le fēng hòu de hóng lì

    The company distributed generous dividends this year.

  • 9 红扑扑 hóng pū pū — rosy and flushed HSK 7
    • 红 red (provides the base color)
    • 扑 vivid (first part of reduplication adding liveliness and freshness)
    • 扑 vivid (second part of reduplication intensifying the lively quality)
    Example

    她跑步回来，脸上红扑扑的。

    tā pǎo bù huí lái liǎn shàng hóng pū pū de

    She came back from running, her face rosy and flushed.

  • 10 红润 hóng rùn — rosy and lustrous HSK 7
    • 红 rosy, reddish color
    • 润 lustrous, moist, glossy
    Example

    她的脸色红润，看起来很健康。

    tā de liǎn sè hóng rùn kàn qǐ lái hěn jiàn kāng

    Her complexion is rosy and lustrous, she looks very healthy.

  • 11 红火 hóng huǒ — prosperous HSK 7
    • 红 red (symbolizing vitality, energy, and good fortune)
    • 火 fire (symbolizing intensity, heat, and vigorous activity)
    Example

    这家餐厅生意很红火。

    zhè jiā cān tīng shēng yi hěn hóng huǒ

    This restaurant's business is very prosperous.

  • 12 红薯 hóng shǔ — sweet potato HSK 7
    • 红 red (referring to the reddish color of the skin or flesh)
    • 薯 tuber/potato (refers to starchy root vegetables)
    Example

    我喜欢吃烤红薯。

    wǒ xǐ huan chī kǎo hóng shǔ

    I like to eat roasted sweet potatoes.

  • 13 通红 tōng hóng — bright red HSK 7
    • 通 thoroughly, completely (intensifier)
    • 红 red (color)
    Example

    他羞得脸通红。

    tā xiū de liǎn tōng hóng

    He blushed until his face was bright red.

  • 14 面红耳赤 miàn hóng ěr chì — red in the face HSK 7
    Example

    他们争论得面红耳赤。

    tā men zhēng lùn de miàn hóng ěr chì

    They argued until they were red in the face.

包 bāo — envelope, packet (container for the gift money)

Words with this character (17)
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Structure & writing
1 红 hóng — red (color like fresh blood)

红 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 纟 sī — silk/thread radical
纟 is a component in 67 characters
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给 gěi to give; to hand over to someone
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红 hóng red (color like fresh blood) 绍 shào to continue, to carry on 绿 lǜ green (color, like flourishing grass and leaves, mixed from blue and yellow)
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级 jí rank; grade; level 纸 zhǐ paper, usually made from plant fibers 练 liàn (lit.) white processed silk 终 zhōng end result; conclusion (opposite of 始) 结 jié to tie a knot in rope, thread, or strip of cloth; to weave by knotting
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绩 jì to twist hemp fibers into thread
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约 yuē to propose or discuss (something mutually binding) 纪 jì rules; regulations; discipline 线 xiàn thread; yarn made of silk, cotton, hemp, etc., used for sewing or knitting 组 zǔ to combine, to form 细 xì thin (of a rod-like object, opposite of 粗)
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绝 jué to sever; to cut off 续 xù to connect; to continue
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纷 fēn numerous and disorderly 织 zhī to weave (cloth or garments from silk, hemp, cotton, wool, etc.) 绕 rào to wind around; to coil around 络 luò something resembling a net 统 tǒng in total; all together; entirely
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绪 xù the beginning or starting point of something (originally the end of a silk thread) 维 wéi to connect; to tie 综 zōng to summarize; to bring together 缓 huǎn slow; unhurried (opposite of 急) 缩 suō to shrink; to become smaller, shorter, or fewer
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纠 jiū to entangle; to twist around 纯 chún pure; free from impurities 纳 nà to take in; to bring in 绒 róng soft, fine hair or down 绘 huì to draw or paint (a picture)
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编 biān to weave or braid (with strips or strands)
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纤 xiān slender; delicate; fine 纬 wěi weft; horizontal threads in woven fabric (opposite of 经) 纱 shā yarn spun from cotton, hemp, etc., used to twist into thread or weave into cloth 纲 gāng the main rope of a fishing net; the key or essential part of something (often referring to documents or speeches) 纵 zòng north-south in direction (opposite of '横')
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纹 wén pattern or design on silk fabric; decorative pattern or texture in general 纺 fǎng to spin (cotton, hemp, silk, wool, etc. into yarn or thread) 纽 niǔ handle or loop on an object for lifting or hanging 绅 shēn wide sash worn over the outer garment by ancient scholar-officials 绊 bàn to trip or entangle, impeding movement; to tie someone down so they cannot get away 绑 bǎng to tie up; to bind with rope or cord 绞 jiǎo to twist two or more strands together; to entangle 绣 xiù to embroider (patterns or characters onto fabric using colored thread) 绯 fēi crimson; scarlet 绰 chuò (lit.) ample; spacious; having plenty to spare 绳 shéng rope; cord (twisted from two or more strands of cotton, hemp, palm fibre, grass, etc.) 绵 mián silk floss; raw silk wadding used for padding clothing and quilts 绷 bēng to pull taut; to stretch tight 绸 chóu silk fabric; thin and soft silk textile 绽 zhàn to split open; to burst 缀 zhuì to sew together; to stitch 缅 miǎn distant; far away 缆 lǎn thick rope or iron chain for mooring a ship; heavy cable made of twisted strands 缉 jī to search for; to pursue and arrest 缔 dì to conclude; to establish (a treaty or agreement) 缕 lǚ thread; strand 缘 yuán reason; cause 缚 fù to bind; to tie up 缝 féng to sew; to stitch together with needle and thread 缠 chán to wind around, to wrap around 缤 bīn abundant and varied (as in "缤纷") 缴 jiǎo to hand in or pay (especially when fulfilling an obligation or under compulsion) 蕴 yùn (lit.) to contain; to accumulate 辫 biàn braid; plait of hair woven from divided strands
1.2 工 gōng — worker; working class
工 is a component in 19 characters
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红 hóng red (color like fresh blood)
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差 chā mistake; error 空 kōng empty; hollow; impractical 轻 qīng light in weight; low in density (opposite of '重')
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功 gōng merit; achievement (opposite of 过) 巧 qiǎo clever and skillful; ingenious 式 shì shape or form of an object 江 jiāng a large river 项 xiàng (lit.) back of the neck/nape
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贡 gòng to offer tribute to the imperial court
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巩 gǒng firm, solid 径 jìng narrow path; footpath 攻 gōng to attack, assault; opposite of 'defend' 虹 hóng rainbow (colorful arc in the sky after rain, with seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet)
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扛 káng to carry on one's shoulder (without tools) 杠 gàng thick rod or pole 毁 huǐ to destroy; to ruin 缸 gāng large container (jar, vat, or crock) with a narrow base and wide mouth, made of pottery, porcelain, enamel, or glass 诬 wū to falsely accuse; to slander with fabricated facts

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2 包 bāo — to wrap (something) with paper, cloth, etc.
包 is a component in 9 characters
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跑 pǎo to run, to move forward by leaping with legs alternately
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饱 bǎo full (after eating); satiated (opposite of hungry)
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抱 bào to embrace with arms, to hug
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泡 pào bubble (spherical or hemispherical body formed by gas in liquid) 胞 bāo placenta and fetal membranes
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刨 páo to dig or excavate by striking downward with a pick, hoe, etc. 炮 pào cannon; artillery piece (caliber above 2 cm, firing shells; includes mortars, howitzers, cannons, anti-aircraft guns, etc.) 袍 páo long robe; gown 雹 báo hail; balls or chunks of ice formed by condensation in the atmosphere, often falling with heavy rain, causing damage

consists of

2.1 勹 bāo — to wrap, enclose
勹 is a component in 11 characters
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包 bāo to wrap (something) with paper, cloth, etc.
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勺 sháo ladle; spoon (a handled utensil for scooping) 句 jù sentence (a linguistic unit composed of words and phrases expressing a complete idea)
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葡 pú used in "葡萄" (grape; grapevine)
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局 jú chessboard
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匀 yún even, uniform; to make even 旬 xún a period of ten days; a month has three such periods: upper, middle, and lower 胸 xiōng chest; the front of the torso between the neck and abdomen
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勾 gōu to mark with a check or hook (indicating deletion or selection) 勿 wù do not; must not (prohibition or dissuasion) 甸 diàn outlying areas beyond the suburbs in ancient times
2.2 巳 sì — sixth of the twelve Earthly Branches
巳 is a component in 6 characters
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包 bāo to wrap (something) with paper, cloth, etc.
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导 dǎo to guide; to channel
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异 yì different; distinct
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巷 xiàng narrow street; lane; alley 撰 zhuàn to write articles or books; to compose 祀 sì sacrifice; ritual offering to gods or ancestors

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