little red book

Questions

What does little red book mean?

Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung, a book widely distributed in Communist China.

Where does little red book come from?

In reference to the book's red colour, and because red is the traditional colour representing Communism.

How to pronounce little red book

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “little red book”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “little red book”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “little red book” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.