脸红耳赤 — “To turn red in the face and ears”
脸红耳赤 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to turn red in the face and ears”. Indicating strong emotion such as excitement, shyness, or embarrassment. Literally, “face red, ears red”.
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脸红耳赤 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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当被问及自己的秘密时，她不禁脸红耳赤，不知所措。
When asked about her secret, she couldn't help but turn red in the face and ears, feeling at a loss.
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What does 脸红耳赤 mean?
脸红耳赤 (liǎn hóng ěr chì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to turn red in the face and ears”.
How do you pronounce 脸红耳赤?
脸红耳赤 is pronounced liǎn hóng ěr chì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 脸红耳赤 literally mean?
Literally, 脸红耳赤 means “face red, ears red”. It is used to mean “to turn red in the face and ears”.
What is the Chinese definition of 脸红耳赤?
形容感情激动或害羞的样子。亦作“脸红耳热”。