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    Chinese Grammar

    Describing a rosy complexion with 红润 (hóngrùn)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 红润 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    红润 (hóngrùn) means "rosy" or "ruddy," typically used to describe a healthy, pinkish complexion or skin tone. It carries a positive connotation of good health and vitality. For example, 眼睛红润的人 means "a person with reddened eyes."

    Examples

    • 她气色很好，脸上红润红润的。

      Tā qìsè hěn hǎo, liǎn shàng hóngrùn hóngrùn de.

      She looks great—her face has a rosy glow.

    • 跑完步以后，他的脸变得红润起来。

      Pǎo wán bù yǐhòu, tā de liǎn biàn de hóngrùn qǐlái.

      After his run, his face became rosy.

    • 小宝宝的皮肤白白的，红润又可爱。

      Xiǎo bǎobao de pífū báibái de, hóngrùn yòu kě'ài.

      The baby's skin is fair, rosy, and adorable.

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