English–Chinese
“red-faced” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmiàn hóng ěr chì
Example
被老板骂后，他气得面红耳赤。bèi láo bǎn mà hòu tā qì de miàn hóng ěr chì
After being scolded by his boss, he was red-faced with anger.
How to say “red-faced” in Chinese
“Red-faced” in Chinese is 面红耳赤 (miàn hóng ěr chì).
A strong emotional flush spreads across the face and ears, making the feeling visible.
Example sentences with 面红耳赤
听到中奖消息，他激动得面红耳赤。tīng dào zhòng jiǎng xiāo xī tā jī dòng de miàn hóng ěr chì
When he heard the news that he had won, he was so excited that his face turned red.
Tips for using 面红耳赤
- The surrounding cause usually shows whether the visible flush comes from anger, embarrassment, or another strong feeling, so the idiom does not name the emotion by itself.