Chinese word

红润

Pronunciation

Pinyinhóng rùn

Meaning

  • adjectiverosy

Example

他最近身体很好,脸色很红润。tā zuì jìn shēn tǐ hěn hǎo liǎn sè hěn hóng rùn

He has been in good health lately, and his complexion is rosy.

Illustration for 红润 (rosy)

More examples

休息几天后,他的气色慢慢恢复,变得红润起来。xiū xī jǐ tiān hòu tā de qì sè màn màn huī fù biàn de hóng rùn qǐ lái

After resting for a few days, his complexion gradually recovered and became rosy.

Core concept

A face whose color is warm and even rather than pale or dull, with a light, healthy-looking gloss.

Common phrases

  • 气色红润qì sè hóng rùn

    rosy complexion

  • 脸颊红润liǎn jiá hóng rùn

    rosy cheeks

Similar words

健康jiàn kāng: Being healthy and free from illness or other clear health problems.

Definition in Chinese

脸色带有健康的红色光泽,表现出有血色和精神的样子。liǎn sè dài yǒu jiàn kāng de hóng sè guāng zé biǎo xiàn chū yǒu xuè sè hé jīng shén de yàng zi

Word origin

The compound 红润 (hóngrùn, "rosy") pairs 红 (hóng, "red") with 润 (rùn, "smooth and lustrous"), so its meaning combines healthy color with a soft glow.

Usage tips

  • The word often appears in neutral descriptions of appearance, but it does not by itself establish a medical fact; context determines whether the color is natural or temporary.

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