可怜相 (kě lián xiàng) — pitiable look
Definition
A fixed noun phrase for a 'pitiful look' someone puts on to seek sympathy. Refers to the performative expression itself, not genuine suffering.
noun
pitiable look
Examples
- 可怜相，。Tā zhuāng chū yí fù kě lián xiàng, xiǎng ràng rén tóng qíng.He put on a pitiable look to gain sympathy.
- 可怜相，。Kàn dào tā nà fù kě lián xiàng, dà jiā dōu xiào le.Seeing his pitiable look, everyone laughed.
- 可怜相，。Nǐ bié zhuāng kě lián xiàng le, zhè bàn fǎ bù guǎn yòng.Don't put on a pitiable look; this method won't work.
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