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Tag Archives: red
Some “pressure age money” for the New Year?
Western holidays are mostly family centered, Chinese New Year is a very social holiday beyond just family functions. It is customary for people to go to the homes of their bosses, co-workers and friends to 拜年 (literal translation: bow year), in … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese culture, Courtesy, greetings, Holidays
Tagged Chinese, Chinese language, Happy New Year in Chinese, language, lucky money, money, red, red envelope
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Red carrot. 红萝卜
It was interesting enough for me to take a photo: a label says red carrot. In Chinese, carrot and radish (Daikon radish) share the same name, the only way to differentiate them is to specify the color. Carrot is 红萝卜, radish … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese culture, Color, food, Shopping
Tagged Chinese, Chinese writing, food, language, red
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Lucky money (red pack) 红包
Red is a color strongly associated with celebration (new year, wedding…) in China. It is customary to give out 红包 (with money inside) as a congratulation or celebration. At Chinese New Year, bosses hand out 红包 to employees; parents, relatives and friends … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese culture, Color
Tagged celebration, Chinese, language, money, red, wedding
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Jealous (eye red) 眼红
Interestingly, green is usually the color associated with envy or jealousy in English-speaking countries. However, the color of jealousy is red for China. You can say: “He 眼红 his neighbor’s new car.” or “Her success makes others 眼红.” (listen:) jealous • 眼: … Continue reading
Popular person (red person)红人
红人 means popular or famous person. You can say “She is the boss’s 红人” (She is very popular with the boss) or “He is an internet 红人” (He is famous on the internet). Why red? I can’t find any official source. My … Continue reading
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