神情 (shén qíng) — facial expression; look
Definition
Written/literary word for 'look' or 'expression' on someone's face. Compared to 表情, 神情 is more literary and emphasizes the overall mood or spirit conveyed, less the specific facial movement.
noun
facial expressionlook
Examples
- 神情。Tā liǎn shàng de shén qíng hěn yán sù.The look on his face was very serious.
- 神情。Tā de shén qíng zhōng chōng mǎn le xǐ yuè.Her expression was filled with joy.
- 神情。Cóng tā de shén qíng kě yǐ kàn chū tā hěn jǐn zhāng.You can tell from his expression that he is very nervous.
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