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红绿灯 (hóng lǜ dēng) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 3

红绿灯 (hóng lǜ dēng) is a Chinese word: traffic light. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 红绿灯

名 míng noun

traffic light

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.

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Word breakdown

红 hóng — red (representing the red light)

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.

  • 4 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.

  • 5 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.

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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.

绿 lǜ — green (representing the green light)

Words with this character (7)
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  • 6 绿洲 lǜ zhōu — oasis HSK 7
    • 绿 green, verdant (referring to vegetation and life)
    • 洲 land, area (referring to a distinct zone or region)
    Example

    他们在沙漠里发现了一个绿洲。

    tā men zài shā mò lǐ fā xiàn le yí ge lǜ zhōu

    They discovered an oasis in the desert.

  • 7 翠绿 cuì lǜ — emerald green HSK 7
    • 翠 jade-like, kingfisher feather color; vivid bluish-green quality
    • 绿 green; base color designation
    Example

    春天来了，山上的树叶变得翠绿。

    chūn tiān lái le shān shàng de shù yè biàn de cuì lǜ

    Spring has come, and the leaves on the mountain have turned emerald green.

灯 dēng — light/lamp (the physical device)

Words with this character (5)
  • 1 台灯 tái dēng — desk lamp HSK 5
    • 台 table/desk (the surface on which the lamp sits)
    • 灯 lamp/light (the lighting device)
    Example

    他在台灯下写作业。

    tā zài tái dēng xià xiě zuò yè

    He does homework under the desk lamp.

  • 2 灯光 dēng guāng — lighting HSK 5
    • 灯 lamp, light fixture (the source)
    • 光 light, illumination (the radiance)
    Example

    舞台上的灯光很明亮。

    wǔ tái shàng de dēng guāng hěn míng liàng

    The lighting on the stage is very bright.

  • 3 灯笼 dēng long — lantern HSK 6
    • 灯 lamp, light
    • 笼 cage, enclosure
    Example

    春节期间，家家户户都挂起了红灯笼。

    chūn jié qī jiān jiā jiā hù hù dōu guà qǐ le hóng dēng long

    During the Spring Festival, every household hangs red lanterns.

  • 4 张灯结彩 zhāng dēng jié cǎi — to hang lanterns and festoons HSK 7
    • 张 to hang up, to display
    • 灯 lanterns, lamps
    • 结 to tie, to fasten
    • 彩 colored decorations, festoons
    Example

    春节期间，家家户户张灯结彩，喜气洋洋。

    chūn jié qī jiān jiā jiā hù hù zhāng dēng jié cǎi xǐ qì yáng yáng

    During the Spring Festival, every household hangs lanterns and festoons, full of joy and happiness.

  • 5 灯泡 dēng pào — light bulb HSK 7
    • 灯 lamp, light
    • 泡 bulb (bubble-shaped glass)
    Example

    这个灯泡坏了，需要换一个新的。

    zhè ge dēng pào huài le xū yào huàn yí ge xīn de

    This light bulb is broken, we need to replace it with a new one.

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
HSK 4
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
HSK 5
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
HSK 6
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

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2 绿 lǜ — green (color, like flourishing grass and leaves, mixed from blue and yellow)

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

consists of

2.1 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
HSK 4
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
HSK 5
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
HSK 6
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
2.2 录 lù — to record; to copy down
录 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 2
绿 lǜ green (color, like flourishing grass and leaves, mixed from blue and yellow)
HSK 5
碌 lù mediocre; accomplishing nothing
HSK 7
剥 bō same meaning as 剥 (bāo), used in compound words or idioms, e.g. 剥夺, 生吞活剥

Stroke order

3 灯 dēng — lamp; light (device for illumination or using light for a purpose)

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

consists of

3.1 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
3.2 丁 dīng — the fourth of the ten Heavenly Stems, used to indicate fourth in order
丁 is a component in 13 characters
HSK 1
可 kě yes; correct; to permit 打 dǎ to strike or hit with hand or tool
HSK 3
成 chéng to accomplish; to succeed; to complete (opposite of 败) 灯 dēng lamp; light (device for illumination or using light for a purpose) 行 xíng to walk; to go
HSK 4
厅 tīng large room for gatherings or receiving guests; hall 订 dìng to correct, to revise (errors in text)
HSK 6
顶 dǐng the top or highest part of a person or object
HSK 7
亭 tíng pavilion; open-sided roofed structure for rest, built by a road or in a garden 叮 dīng to sting or bite (of mosquitoes, etc., piercing skin to suck blood) 宁 níng peaceful; tranquil 盯 dīng to fix one's gaze on; to stare at 钉 dīng nail; pin; tack (a slender object made of metal, wood, or bamboo that can be driven into another object)

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