红旗
The English phrase red flag is translated into Chinese as 红旗.
红旗 refers to a cue, warning or alert. A sign or signal that something is wrong. It literally means 'red flag' and is commonly used to refer to the symbol of communism in Chinese culture.
Meaning: a cue, warning, or alert, a sign or signal that something is wrong (noun)
When do people say it?
In Chinese culture, 红旗 is commonly used to refer to the symbol of communism.
Did you know?
- In a modern social context, if you want to describe a person's toxic behavior as a 'red flag', you would more likely use the slang term 雷点, which literally means 'minefield' or 'landmine'.
- In Chinese color symbolism, 'red' (红) represents luck and joy, which is the exact opposite of the 'danger' association English speakers have with the color red in 'red flag'.
- In mainland China, the term 红旗 can also appear in brand names, such as the 'Hongqi' automobile brand, which is a symbol of national pride and status.
Examples in context
- 红旗代表存在危险。The red flag indicated the presence of danger.This sentence is useful for showing how 红旗 can represent the presence of danger.Tatoeba #810980 by fucongcong, translation #272427 by CM
- 这是一面象征着革命胜利的红旗。(Zhè shì yī miàn xiàngzhēng zhe gémìng shènglì de hóng qí)This is a red flag that symbolizes the victory of the revolution.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
