红扑扑

hóng pū pū

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

Definitions

1. red
2. rosy
3. flushed

Word relationships

Related words

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• 通红 tōng hóng 通红 tōng hóng very red 通红 means bright red all over, often from embarrassment or cold; 红扑扑 implies a localized, soft rosy flush.: very red
• 白净 bái jìng 白净 bái jìng (of skin) fair and clear 白净 describes a fair and clear complexion, often contrasted with 红扑扑 when describing different skin tones.: (of skin) fair and clear

Synonyms

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• 红彤彤 hóng tōng tōng 红彤彤 hóng tōng tōng bright red Both describe a bright red complexion or appearance, but 红扑扑 is often used for a healthy rosy flush on cheeks, while 红彤彤 is used for a more general vivid red.: bright red
• 红润 hóng rùn 红润 hóng rùn ruddy 红润 refers to a rosy and moist complexion, especially healthy-looking skin; 红扑扑 emphasizes a cute, slightly flushed red.: ruddy

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used to describe children's or young people's cheeks, faces, or sometimes apples (脸蛋, 小脸, 苹果). Not used for objects or abstract things.

Common mistakes

Do not use 红扑扑 to describe anger or sunburn (use 通红 instead). It specifically implies a healthy, attractive rosy color.

Example Sentences

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她的脸 红扑扑 的，看起来很健康。

Her face is rosy, looking very healthy.

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Child Words of 红扑扑

• 扑 扑 pū: to throw oneself at
• 红 红 hóng: red