脸色
liǎn sè
Definitions
- 1. complexion
- 2. look
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Word relationships
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
2 shown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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