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紅臉

简红脸 · 繁紅臉

Mandarin · pinyin hóng liǎn

to blush
to turn red

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紅: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
臉: liǎn · face; cheek; reputation
红: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
脸: liǎn · face; cheek; reputation

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2–3 · hong2 lian3

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