Kanji 紅: crimson, deep red
Key takeaways
Kanji 紅: crimson, deep red. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 紅
crimson, deep red
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine a craftsman (工) carefully dyeing a thread (糸) to create a vivid crimson color. This character represents the deep red found in words like 'Hongcha' (black tea) or 'Hong-il-jeom' (the only red flower among green leaves).
