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通红 (tōng hóng) — bright red all over; flushed red

Definition

通红 (tōnghóng) means red all the way through — usually a face or body part flushed from cold, shyness, or exertion. Stronger than the plain color 红; 红润 is healthier-toned skin, while 红扑扑 is ruddier and cuter.

adjective
bright red all overflushed red

Examples

  • 通红。
    Tā de liǎn dòng dé tōng hóng.
    His face was bright red from the cold.
  • 通红。
    Tā hài xiū dé ěr duo dōu tōng hóng le.
    She was so shy that even her ears turned bright red.
  • ，通红。
    Gāng pǎo wán bù, tā liǎn hóng dé tōng hóng.
    Right after running, his face was bright red.
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