通红

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The adjective 通红 (tōnghóng) describes something that is thoroughly or completely red, often used to depict a face or body part flushed with color due to exertion, embarrassment, cold, or other strong stimuli.

Common Contexts

It frequently appears in contexts describing physical reactions such as after exercise (通红), embarrassment or shyness (害羞通红), or cold exposure (得手通红).

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

通红 emphasizes the intensity and completeness of the redness, more so than just . It is often used in spoken and written Chinese to vividly describe physical states. Avoid confusing it with 红润, which implies a healthy rosy glow rather than intense redness.

Summary

Use 通红 to vividly express that something is deeply or fully red, especially in natural physical reactions like blushing, exertion, or cold exposure.

Example Sentences

After running, his face was completely flushed red.

She was so shy that her face turned bright red and she lowered her head.

In winter, the hands and feet get completely red from the cold.