red lanterns

language: en

definitions

  1. Traditional decorative lamps, typically made of red paper or silk, commonly used in Chinese culture for festivals, weddings, and celebrations to symbolize luck and prosperity.
    en: Traditional decorative lamps, typically made of red paper or silk, commonly used in Chinese culture for festivals, weddings, and celebrations to symbolize luck and prosperity.
  2. A symbolic representation of Chinese tradition, festive atmosphere, or cultural heritage in literature and art.
    en: A symbolic representation of Chinese tradition, festive atmosphere, or cultural heritage in literature and art.

examples

  1. The streets were filled with glowing red lanterns during the Lunar New Year festival.

    The streets were filled with glowing red lanterns during the Lunar New Year festival.

  2. In the film, the red lanterns served as a visual motif for tradition and confinement.

    In the film, the red lanterns served as a visual motif for tradition and confinement.