red-light district

== English == === Alternative forms === red light district === Etymology === From red, light and district. Referring to the red lights that were used as signs for brothels. === Pronunciation === === Noun === red-light district (plural red-light districts) A part of an urban area where prostitution and sex-oriented businesses are concentrated. ==== Descendants ==== Canadian French: red light m → German: Rotlichtviertel (calque) → Chinese: 紅燈區 / 红灯区 (hóngdēngqū) (calque) ==== Translations ====