carmine
C1 · Advanced★☆☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
胭脂红，一种来自小昆虫的亮红色。
When to Use
⚙️Technical📚Academic Writing
Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
“艺术家用胭脂红画了日落。”
“这支口红含有胭脂红以呈现红色。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A purplish-red pigment, made from dye obtained from the cochineal beetle; carminic acid or any of its derivatives.