Definition
红光满面 is a four-character idiom that literally means 'red light fills the face'. It describes someone with a rosy, glowing complexion, indicating good health, high spirits, or a sense of well-being. You can use it to compliment someone who looks especially healthy or happy, often after exercise, a good meal, or a satisfying event.
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to be glowing with healthruddy-complexioned (idiom)
Examples
- ，红光满面。Tā měitiān duànliàn, kàn qǐlai gōng.He exercises every day and looks glowing with health.
- ，红光满面，。Tā gāng lǚyóu huílái, gōng de, jīngshén hěn hǎo.She just came back from a trip, glowing with health and in great spirits.
- ，红光满面。Hē le zhè wǎn tāng, bǎozhèng nǐ gōng.After drinking this bowl of soup, I guarantee you'll have a ruddy complexion.
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