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

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Example sentences

爺爺康復後紅光滿面,看起來精神很好。
爷爷康复后红光满面,看起来精神很好。
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。
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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