Chinese red

noun

1

: any of various red pigments: such as

a

: a basic lead chromate (as chrome red)

b

: vermillion sense 1a

c

: an iron red

2

a

: vermilion sense 2b

b

: indian red

c

: a deep reddish orange that is slightly yellower and stronger than average tomato

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