lim5 hung4臉紅脸红
Jyutpinglim5 hung4
Yalelíhm hùhng
Definition
To blush; for one's cheeks to turn red due to excitement, embarrassment, or stimulation.
colloquialbodyemotion
How it's used
Native speakers overwhelmingly prefer the term 面紅 over 臉紅 in daily conversation. While 臉 is understood, it sounds more formal or literary, whereas 面 is the standard word for face in Cantonese. Using 面紅 feels more natural and fits the rhythm of spoken Cantonese better.
Related words
Common phrases
flushed with excitement or anger
Common mistake
Do not use 臉 in casual speech as it sounds like a Mandarin loanword or a written form. Always use 面 when referring to facial features or expressions.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
