Chinese red

American  

noun

1. vermilion; orange red; red chrome.

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Chinese red British  

noun

1. 1. a bright red colour

   2. ( as adjective )

      a Chinese-red bag

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Etymology

Origin of Chinese red

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Reuters spoke to nine officials and businesses across Africa who said Chinese red tape and a reluctance to strike broad trade deals were undermining Beijing's plan to boost African imports.

From Reuters • Jun. 28, 2022

"If faith has a colour, it must be Chinese red," she said.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2021

Upstairs, a dressing room is lined with closets upholstered in hand-painted embroidered silk featuring a motif of Chinese red maples.

From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2019

Along the way, the quintessential white, cardboard containers gained a vaguely Chinese red temple on their sides and became a symbol of fast, casual Chinese cuisine in America.

From Time • Apr. 14, 2016

Copper coins and a damp wad of Chinese red paper cash.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi