min6 hung4 hung4面紅紅面红红
Jyutpingmin6 hung4 hung4
Yalemihn hùhng hùhng
Definition
To have a red, flushed, or blushing face.
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How it's used
This expression is used to describe a visible flush on the cheeks, often due to shyness, embarrassment, or physical exertion. Unlike formal descriptions of blushing, it carries a slightly cute or informal tone that emphasizes the redness as a state. It is frequently paired with the particle 噉 to describe the manner in which someone appears.
Examples
He turns red whenever he sees his crush.
Why is your face so flushed? Are you drunk?
Related words
Common phrases
looking flushed
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the idiom 面紅耳赤, which specifically implies anger or a heated argument. 面紅紅 is usually reserved for non-aggressive situations like shyness or health issues.
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Grammar guides
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