红光

紅光
hóngguāng
noun #37,385

Meanings

  1. 1 red light
  2. 2 red glow
  3. 3 rosy radiance

Examples

Xīyáng de hóngguāng sǎ zài húmiàn shàng.
The red glow of the setting sun spilled across the lake.
Tā liǎn shàng fàn zhe hóngguāng, kàn qǐlái hěn jiànkāng.
Her face had a rosy glow; she looked very healthy.

Tips

culture
The set phrase 红光 (hóngguāng mǎnmiàn, face glowing red) is a stock compliment meaning someone looks healthy and prosperous — especially used for older people. It is high praise; the opposite is 面色苍白 (miànsè cāngbái, pale complexion).

Stroke Order

hóng
guāng