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Definition
A person whose entire face turns red, typically from blushing, anger, or drinking alcohol.
colloquialpeoplebody
How it's used
This term draws a direct visual comparison to the deity 關公, who is traditionally depicted in Chinese opera and iconography with a distinctively red face. It is used exclusively to describe someone whose face has flushed due to alcohol consumption, intense embarrassment, or extreme physical exertion. Using it for someone with a naturally ruddy complexion is less common and might be perceived as teasing.
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He turned into a red-faced person after drinking.
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Common phrases
turned into a red-faced person
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is angry, as the red face associated with rage is usually described with other phrases like 臉紅耳赤. It is almost exclusively reserved for physiological reactions like flushing from heat or alcohol.
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Grammar guides
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