English–Chinese

“blush” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinliǎn hóng

Example

说错话后,他脸红了。shuō cuò huà hòu tā liǎn hóng le

After saying the wrong thing, he blushed.

Illustration for 脸红 (blush)

How to say “blush” in Chinese

“Blush” in Chinese is 脸红 (liǎn hóng).

A visible flush that lets a sudden feeling or bodily reaction show on the face.

Full entry for 脸红: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 脸红

一见到他,她就脸红起来。yí jiàn dào tā tā jiù liǎn hóng qǐ lái

When she sees him, she immediately begins to blush.

Tips for using 脸红

  • English speakers often connect blushing mainly with embarrassment, but this word also covers visible redness caused by excitement or a physical reaction.

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