crimson

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 紅 has 9 strokes and expresses a red color or becoming flushed.
• Basic usage: 紅茶 is read こうちゃ, and 紅潮 is read こうちょう.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• The name of a drink
  • 香りのよい紅茶 means fragrant black tea.
• Becoming flushed
  • 頬は緊張で紅潮していた means the cheeks were flushed with nervousness.
  • で marks the cause of the flushing.