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红火 (hóng huǒ) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

红火 (hóng huǒ) is a Chinese word: prosperous. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 红火

形 xíng adjective

prosperous

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.

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Word breakdown

红 hóng — red (symbolizing vitality, energy, and good fortune)

Words with this character (14)
  • 1 红色 hóng sè — red HSK 2
    • 红 red (the color hue)
    • 色 color
    Example

    她穿着红色的裙子。

    tā chuān zhe hóng sè de qún zi

    She's wearing a red skirt.

  • 2 红茶 hóng chá — black tea HSK 2
    • 红 red (referring to the reddish-brown color of the brewed tea)
    • 茶 tea
    Example

    我喜欢喝红茶。

    wǒ xǐ huan hē hóng chá

    I like to drink black tea.

  • 3 红绿灯 hóng lǜ dēng — traffic light HSK 3
    • 红 red (representing the red light)
    • 绿 green (representing the green light)
    • 灯 light/lamp (the physical device)
    Example

    过马路时要看红绿灯。

    guò mǎ lù shí yào kàn hóng lǜ dēng

    When crossing the road, you need to look at the traffic light.

  • 4 红包 hóng bāo — red envelope HSK 4
    • 红 red (symbolizing luck and prosperity)
    • 包 envelope, packet (container for the gift money)
    Example

    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.

  • 5 西红柿 xī hóng shì — tomato HSK 4
    • 西 western (indicating foreign origin)
    • 红 red (describing the color)
    • 柿 persimmon (referencing shape similarity)
    Example

    我喜欢吃西红柿炒鸡蛋。

    wǒ xǐ huan chī xī hóng shì chǎo jī dàn

    I like to eat tomato scrambled eggs.

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  • 6 分红 fēn hóng — distribute dividends HSK 7
    • 分 divide, distribute
    • 红 dividends, profits
    Example

    公司每年都会给股东分红。

    gōng sī měi nián dōu huì gěi gǔ dōng fēn hóng

    The company distributes dividends to shareholders every year.

  • 7 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.

  • 8 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.

  • 9 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.

  • 10 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.

  • 11 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.

  • 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.

火 huǒ — fire (symbolizing intensity, heat, and vigorous activity)

Words with this character (24)
  • 1 火车 huǒ chē — train HSK 1
    • 火 fire (referring to steam/fire power that historically propelled trains)
    • 车 vehicle (wheeled transportation)
    Example

    我每天坐火车上班。

    wǒ měi tiān zuò huǒ chē shàng bān

    I take the train to work every day.

  • 2 着火 zháo huǒ — catch fire HSK 4
    • 着 indicates successful action of catching/igniting
    • 火 fire
    Example

    那栋房子昨天晚上着火了。

    nà dòng fáng zi zuó tiān wǎn shang zháo huǒ le

    That building caught fire last night.

  • 3 火锅 huǒ guō — hot pot HSK 5
    • 火 fire; represents the heating element
    • 锅 pot; the cooking vessel
    Example

    我们今天晚上去吃火锅吧。

    wǒ men jīn tiān wǎn shang qù chī huǒ guō ba

    Let's go eat hot pot tonight.

  • 4 火柴 huǒ chái — match HSK 6
    • 火 fire (the flame produced)
    • 柴 wood (the wooden material of the stick)
    Example

    我需要火柴来点蜡烛。

    wǒ xū yào huǒ chái lái diǎn là zhú

    I need matches to light the candle.

  • 5 火灾 huǒ zāi — fire HSK 6
    • 火 fire (the element/phenomenon)
    • 灾 disaster (indicates a destructive event)
    Example

    消防员及时扑灭了火灾。

    xiāo fáng yuán jí shí pū miè le huǒ zāi

    The firefighters extinguished the fire in time.

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  • 6 上火 shàng huǒ — get internal heat HSK 7
    • 上 to go up, to ascend
    • 火 fire, heat
    Example

    吃太多辣的容易上火。

    chī tài duō là de róng yì shàng huǒ

    Eating too much spicy food easily causes internal heat.

  • 7 发火 fā huǒ — to get angry HSK 7
    • 发 to emit, to express outwardly
    • 火 anger, temper (metaphorically fire)
    Example

    妈妈对我发火了，因为我回家太晚了。

    mā ma duì wǒ fā huǒ le yīn wèi wǒ huí jiā tài wǎn le

    Mom got angry at me because I came home too late.

  • 8 导火索 dǎo huǒ suǒ — fuse; trigger; catalyst HSK 7
    • 导 to conduct; to lead
    • 火 fire; flame
    • 索 rope; cord; cable
    Example

    这次冲突成为战争的导火索。

    zhè cì chōng tū chéng wéi zhàn zhēng de dǎo huǒ suǒ

    This conflict became the trigger for the war.

  • 9 恼火 nǎo huǒ — annoyed HSK 7
    • 恼 annoyed, vexed
    • 火 fire, anger (intensifies the emotion)
    Example

    他今天很恼火，因为丢了钱包。

    tā jīn tiān hěn nǎo huǒ yīn wèi diū le qián bāo

    He's very annoyed today because he lost his wallet.

  • 10 火候 huǒ hòu — heat control; cooking time HSK 7
    • 火 fire; heat
    • 候 time; duration; timing
    Example

    这道菜的火候掌握得很好。

    zhè dào cài de huǒ hòu zhǎng wò de hěn hǎo

    The heat control for this dish was mastered very well.

  • 11 火山 huǒ shān — volcano HSK 7
    • 火 fire (representing volcanic/fiery nature)
    • 山 mountain (representing the physical form/structure)
    Example

    火山爆发时非常危险。

    huǒ shān bào fā shí fēi cháng wēi xiǎn

    It's very dangerous when a volcano erupts.

  • 12 火炬 huǒ jù — torch HSK 7
    • 火 fire, flame
    • 炬 torch, large burning stick
    Example

    奥运会火炬传递象征着和平与团结。

    Ào yùn huì huǒ jù chuán dì xiàng zhēng zhe hé píng yǔ tuán jié

    The Olympic torch relay symbolizes peace and unity.

  • 13 火热 huǒ rè — fiery; blazing hot; heated; fervent HSK 7
    • 火 fire; contributes intensity and passion
    • 热 hot/heat; contributes warmth and enthusiasm
    Example

    他们的讨论进行得很火热。

    tā men de tǎo lùn jìn xíng de hěn huǒ rè

    Their discussion is proceeding very heatedly.

  • 14 火焰 huǒ yàn — flame HSK 7
    • 火 fire; provides the base meaning of burning/combustion
    • 焰 flame; specifies the visible, glowing part of fire
    Example

    火焰在黑暗中跳动。

    huǒ yàn zài hēi àn zhōng tiào dòng

    The flame dances in the darkness.

  • 15 火爆 huǒ bào — explosive; wildly popular; hot-tempered HSK 7
    • 火 fire; contributes the sense of heat, intensity, and passion
    • 爆 explode; contributes the sense of explosive force and sudden intensity
    Example

    这家新餐厅最近生意火爆。

    zhè jiā xīn cān tīng zuì jìn shēng yi huǒ bào

    This new restaurant's business is booming lately.

  • 16 火箭 huǒ jiàn — rocket HSK 7
    • 火 fire, representing propulsion or combustion
    • 箭 arrow, representing the projectile or flying motion
    Example

    火箭发射成功了。

    huǒ jiàn fā shè chéng gōng le

    The rocket launched successfully.

  • 17 火腿 huǒ tuǐ — ham HSK 7
    • 火 fire (referring to the smoking/curing process)
    • 腿 leg/thigh (the part of the animal used)
    Example

    我早餐吃了火腿和鸡蛋。

    wǒ zǎo cān chī le huǒ tuǐ hé jī dàn

    I ate ham and eggs for breakfast.

  • 18 火花 huǒ huā — spark HSK 7
    • 火 fire; indicates the burning, fiery nature
    • 花 pattern/scatter; refers to the scattered pattern like flower petals
    Example

    电焊时会产生很多火花。

    diàn hàn shí huì chǎn shēng hěn duō huǒ huā

    Electric welding produces many sparks.

  • 19 火辣辣 huǒ là là — burning hot, stinging HSK 7
    • 火 fire; indicates burning, fiery quality
    • 辣 spicy, hot; provides the stinging, burning sensation
    • 辣 spicy (repeated); intensifies and emphasizes the burning sensation
    Example

    太阳火辣辣地照在脸上。

    tài yáng huǒ là là de zhào zài liǎn shàng

    The sun shines burning hot on the face.

  • 20 火速 huǒ sù — with utmost urgency HSK 7
    • 火 fire; conveys extreme urgency, like fire spreading rapidly
    • 速 speed; emphasizes swiftness and rapidity of action
    Example

    总部命令部队火速前往灾区。

    zǒng bù mìng lìng bù duì huǒ sù qián wǎng zāi qū

    Headquarters ordered the troops to proceed to the disaster area with utmost urgency.

  • 21 点火 diǎn huǒ — ignite HSK 7
    • 点 to light, to ignite, to initiate
    • 火 fire, combustion
    Example

    工程师准备点火发射火箭。

    gōng chéng shī zhǔn bèi diǎn huǒ fā shè huǒ jiàn

    The engineer prepares to ignite and launch the rocket.

  • 22 烟火 yān huǒ — fireworks HSK 7
    Example

    春节的时候，我们会放烟火庆祝新年。

    chūn jié de shí hou wǒ men huì fàng yān huǒ qìng zhù xīn nián

    During Spring Festival, we set off fireworks to celebrate the New Year.

  • 23 熄火 xī huǒ — turn off the engine, stall HSK 7
    • 熄 to extinguish, to put out
    • 火 fire, combustion (engine)
    Example

    请在加油站熄火。

    qǐng zài jiā yóu zhàn xī huǒ

    Please turn off the engine at the gas station.

  • 24 防火墙 fáng huǒ qiáng — firewall HSK 7
    • 防 prevent, defend, guard against
    • 火 fire (literal or metaphorical threats)
    • 墙 wall, barrier
    Example

    公司安装了新的防火墙来保护网络安全。

    gōng sī ān zhuāng le xīn de fáng huǒ qiáng lái bǎo hù wǎng luò ān quán

    The company installed a new firewall to protect network security.

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
HSK 1
给 gěi to give; to hand over to someone
HSK 2
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)
HSK 3
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)
HSK 7
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
HSK 2
红 hóng red (color like fresh blood)
HSK 3
差 chā mistake; error 空 kōng empty; hollow; impractical 轻 qīng light in weight; low in density (opposite of '重')
HSK 4
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
HSK 5
贡 gòng to offer tribute to the imperial court
HSK 6
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)
HSK 7
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

Stroke order

2 火 huǒ — light and flame from burning; fig. urgent
火 is a component in 45 characters
HSK 3
灯 dēng lamp; light (device for illumination or using light for a purpose) 炼 liàn to refine or temper (a substance) by heating 烧 shāo to set on fire; to burn 秋 qiū autumn; fall (third season of the year)
HSK 4
伙 huǒ meals; food provisions 烟 yān smoke; gas mixed with residual particles produced by combustion 烤 kǎo to roast, bake, or toast (food near a heat source) 烦 fán vexed, irritated
HSK 5
灵 líng flexible; nimble; agile 炒 chǎo to stir-fry (cook by stirring ingredients in hot oil in a wok) 炸 zhà to burst or explode with a loud sound 燃 rán to burn; to be on fire
HSK 6
灭 miè go out; stop burning or shining (opposite of 着) 灾 zāi disaster caused by nature or human activity 炎 yán extremely hot (of weather) 烂 làn soft and mushy (of a solid whose structure is broken down or water content increased) 烫 tàng to scald; to burn (skin on contact with something hot)
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煤 méi coal (black combustible solid formed from ancient plants under heat and pressure) 燥 zào dry; lacking moisture 爆 bào to burst or explode suddenly
HSK 7
灶 zào stove or cooking range made of brick, earth, stone, or metal 灸 jiǔ moxibustion; to burn or cauterize acupoints with moxa sticks as a traditional Chinese medical treatment 灼 zhuó to burn; to scorch with fire 灿 càn bright; radiant; dazzling 炉 lú stove; furnace (for cooking, heating water, warming, or smelting)
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炊 chuī to cook (a meal), to make a fire for cooking 炖 dùn to stew (bring to a boil then simmer until tender, usually meat) 炫 xuàn (lit.) to dazzle (the eyes with intense light) 炬 jù torch 炮 pào cannon; artillery piece (caliber above 2 cm, firing shells; includes mortars, howitzers, cannons, anti-aircraft guns, etc.) 烁 shuò gleaming; glittering 烘 hōng to warm or dry by fire, electricity, or steam 烛 zhú candle, a wax object with a wick used for lighting 焕 huàn bright; radiant 焙 bèi to roast or dry over a slow fire in a vessel 焚 fén to burn 焰 yàn flame 煌 huáng bright; glowing 煲 bāo (dial.) a deep pot with steep sides 煽 shān same as "扇" 熄 xī to extinguish; (of fire) to go out 熨 yùn to iron (clothes) with a flat iron or clothes iron 耿 gěng (lit.) bright; luminous 荧 yíng (lit.) dim; faintly glowing 赤 chì red; a shade slightly lighter than vermilion

火 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

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