"红" in Chinese and "đỏ", "hồng " in Vietnamese

Abstract

    CoIor is a remarlcable part in the culture of each coimtry, the difference in color in each language is certainly related to each nation's culture. In Vietnamese and Chinese, "red" is one of the basic colors. Red is not only used for describing but also carries rich cultural connotations and reflects the cultural features of the nation. There are many words wliich mean "red" in Vietnamese and Chinese, however, the words used the most is "红" in Chinese and "đỏ", "hồng " in Vietnamese.