面色 (miàn sè) — complexion; facial expression
Definition
Literary/formal word for 'complexion' or 'facial expression', used in writing about health or mood. More formal than everyday 表情 (expression) or 脸色 (look on one's face).
noun
complexionfacial expression
Examples
- 面色，。Tā miàn sè cāng bái, hǎo xiàng shēng bìng le.He has a pale complexion, as if sick.
- ，面色。Tīng dào zhè ge huài xiāo xi, tā miàn sè níng zhòng.Upon hearing this bad news, her expression was grave.
- 面色。Cháng qī áo yè huì yǐng xiǎng miàn sè.Staying up late over a long period can affect your complexion.
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