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Chinese red
noun
Definition of Chinese red
1 : any of various red pigments: such as a : a basic lead chromate (as chrome red) b : vermillion 1a c : an iron red
2a : vermilion 2b b : indian red c : a deep reddish orange that is slightly yellower and stronger than average tomato
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