Chinese
hóngguāng
Meaning: rosy glow; ruddy complexion
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

紅光
紅
光
红光
红
光

Example sentences

After Grandfather recovered, his face was rosy and he looked very energetic.
雨停後,街角的霓虹在積水裡閃著紅光。
雨停后,街角的霓虹在积水里闪著红光。
After the rain stopped, the neon at the street corner flashed red in the puddled water.

Usage Notes

Most common in 紅光滿面, describing a healthy, happy, or lively complexion. In other contexts it can literally mean red light.

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