English–Chinese

“flushed” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhóng pū pū

Example

吃了辣的，他的脸红扑扑。chī le là de tā de liǎn hóng pū pū

After eating spicy food, his face is flushed.

Illustration for 红扑扑 (flushed)

How to say “flushed” in Chinese

“Flushed” in Chinese is 红扑扑 (hóng pū pū).

A soft, lively red spreads over the face, suggesting warmth, health, or shyness.

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

Example sentences with 红扑扑

宝宝睡醒，满脸红扑扑。báo bǎo shuì xǐng mán liǎn hóng pū pū

When the baby wakes up, its face is flushed.

Tips for using 红扑扑

  • Its conversational tone suits warm descriptions of someone's appearance, while more formal or medical writing usually chooses more neutral wording.

“flushed” in other languages