min6 hung4面紅面红
Jyutpingmin6 hung4
Yalemihn hùhng
Definition
To blush or turn red in the face due to shame, embarrassment, or shyness.
colloquialbodyemotion
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical reaction of the face turning red due to internal emotional states like embarrassment or shyness. Unlike the English verb blush, it is often used with the aspect marker 晒 to emphasize the intensity or complete coverage of the redness across the face.
Examples
Please don't laugh at me, I'll blush.
He blushes all over as soon as he sees his crush.
Related words
Common phrases
blushing all over
flushed with embarrassment or anger
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe redness caused by physical exertion or heat, as those situations are better described using terms like 臉紅耳赤 or simply describing the heat. It is strictly reserved for emotional triggers.
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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.
