見紅
Chinese
to see; to meet; to appear; to interview | red; revolutionary; prosperity; bonus; popular | ||
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trad. (見紅) | 見 | 紅 | |
simp. (见红) | 见 | 红 | |
Literally: “to see the red”. |
Etymology
From taboo of mentioning 血 (“blood”).
Pronunciation
Verb
見紅
- (euphemistic, usually of a woman) to bleed (especially during intercourse, menstrual periods, or prior to delivery)