hung4 dong1 dong6紅噹噹红当当
Jyutpinghung4 dong1 dong6
Yalehùhng dōng dohng
Definition
Bright red; vibrant red.
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How it's used
This reduplicated adjective conveys a sense of vivid, intense, or bright redness. It is frequently used to describe festive items like decorations or clothing, as well as physical states like a flushed face or a sunburn. The suffix 噹噹 adds a playful, emphatic quality that makes the description feel more lively than a simple adjective.
Examples
Seeing red lai-see packets during Chinese New Year is a good omen.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe colors that are dark or muted, as it specifically implies a bright, saturated, or glowing shade of red.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
