red to(the very tips of) one’s ears ❍ 一面看那丫头，倒也白白净净儿的有些动人心处，在那里羞的～，低首无言。(《红楼梦》215) As he spoke,his eye fell upon the girl.She had a soft,white skin,to whose charms he could not be insensible. As the moment she was red to the very tips of her ears and stood there in silence,hanging her hand with shame.