見紅

Chinese

to see; to meet; to appear
to see; to meet; to appear; to interview
 
red; revolutionary; prosperity
red; revolutionary; prosperity; bonus; popular
 
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

  1. (euphemistic, usually of a woman) to bleed (especially during intercourse, menstrual periods, or prior to delivery)
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