How to Say ‘This is red.’ in Simplified Chinese
这是红色。
zhè shì hóng sè
[juh shir hóngsè]
🇨🇳 In China: Red is the color of luck and celebration in China, seen at weddings, Spring Festival and in 红包 "red envelopes" of money.
Phrase Breakdown
这
zhè
[juh]
this
Refers to something close by or soon to be experienced.
这个地方很漂亮。
This place is beautiful.
是
shì
[shir]
to be; is; are
A very common verb used to link a subject with a description, identity, or measurement.
我的腰围是八十四厘米。
My waist measurement is 84 centimeters.
红色
hóng sè
[hóngsè]
red
The color of blood or ripe tomatoes.
苹果是红色的。
The apple is red.
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