彤
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Meaning: red
💡 Picture a red 'tong' (彤) gong, its surface gleaming like the sun.
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Character Story & Explanation
彤 (tóng) denotes a vibrant red color, often used in classical Chinese to describe the glow of the sun or ceremonial robes. Its left radical 彡 (shān) suggests hair or decoration, while the right 丹 (dān) means cinnabar, linking to ancient pigment. This character evokes auspiciousness and warmth, reflecting the cultural association of red with joy and prosperity.
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