脸色

liǎn sè

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. complexion
2. look

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 表情 biǎo qíng 表情 biǎo qíng (facial) expression facial expression: (facial) expression
• 气色 qì sè 气色 qì sè complexion general state of health reflected in complexion: complexion

Synonyms

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• 面色 miàn sè 面色 miàn sè complexion when referring to complexion: complexion
• 神色 shén sè 神色 shén sè expression expression or look on face: expression

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 看: 看别人的脸色 means 'to read someone's expression'.

Common mistakes

脸色 can mean either 'complexion' or 'facial expression', depending on context; do not confuse with 颜色 (color).

Example Sentences

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他的 脸色 惨白，像是生病了。

His face was deathly pale, as if he were ill.

她的 脸色 苍白，看起来很虚弱。

Her face was pale, and she looked very weak.

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Child Words of 脸色

• 脸 脸 liǎn: face
• 色 色 sè: color
• 色 色 shǎi: (coll.) color