in the pink

Slang Term British Unknown informal

Meaning: in excellent health

非常健康
en excelente estado de salud
とても健康
아주 건강한.

Describes perfect health with rosy cheeks indicating vitality. Slightly old-fashioned but still used.

形容红润的面色所体现的完美健康状态。有点老派,但仍然在使用。
Describe un estado de salud perfecto, con mejillas rosadas que indican vitalidad. Un poco anticuado pero aún se usa.
バラ色の頬が活力を示すような、完璧な健康状態を表す。やや古風だが、まだ使われている。
장밋빛 볼이 활력을 나타내듯 완벽한 건강 상태를 뜻한다. 약간 구식이지만 여전히 쓰인다.

Examples

  1. After the spa weekend, I'm in the pink!
    泡了一个周末温泉后,我气色好极了!
    Después del fin de semana en el spa, ¡estoy estupendamente!
    スパの週末の後、すっかり元気だ!
    스파 주말을 보내고 나니 완전 건강해!
  2. He's back in the pink after months of recovery.
    经过几个月的恢复,他又恢复了好气色。
    Ha vuelto a estar estupendo después de meses de recuperación.
    何ヶ月もの療養の後、彼はすっかり元気になった。
    몇 달간의 요양 후 그는 완전히 건강해졌다.
  3. You look in the pink - the rest did you good.
    你看起来气色很好——休息对你有好处。
    Tienes muy buena cara; el descanso te ha sentado bien.
    とても元気そうだね——休養が効いたね。
    아주 건강해 보이네—쉰 게 효과가 있었나 봐.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: casual, complimentary

Tone: positive

✓ Do Say

  • Compliment appearance and health
    夸赞外表和健康
    elogiar el aspecto y la salud
    外見と健康を褒める
    외모와 건강을 칭찬할 때

✗ Don't Say

  • In modern casual conversation - sounds dated
    在现代日常对话中听起来有些过时
    En conversaciones informales modernas suena anticuado
    現代のカジュアルな会話では古臭く聞こえる
    현대 일상 대화에서는 구식으로 들림

Origin & History

From the 16th century when 'the pink' meant the finest example of something. Pink complexion indicated good blood circulation and health.

Cultural Context

Era: traditional

Generation: older

Social background: middle

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