Definition
大红大紫 is a fixed expression (chengyu) literally meaning 'big red big purple,' used to describe someone who is extremely popular or at the height of fame, especially in entertainment or public life. Unlike the literal colors, it has nothing to do with actual red or purple — it's purely about popularity and success. You can use it for actors, singers, writers, or anyone who becomes a household name.
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to be very popularto be in the spotlightto be at the height of one's fame
Examples
- 大红大紫。Tā qùnián yǎn le yí bù diànyǐng zhīhòu jiù dà le.After he acted in a movie last year, he became extremely popular.
- 大红大紫，。Zhè wèi gēshǒu xiànzài dà, dàochù dōu yǒu tā de fěnsī.This singer is at the height of her fame now; her fans are everywhere.
- 大红大紫，，。Yí gè yǎnyuán yào xiǎng dà, bùjǐn xūyào shílì, hái xūyào yùnqì.If an actor wants to become extremely popular, they need not only skill but also luck.
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