Definition
神情 (shénqíng) refers to the look or expression on someone's face that reveals their inner mood or emotion. It is more nuanced than 表情 (biǎoqíng, a general term for any facial expression) and more focused on the face than 神态 (shéntài, which includes overall bearing and manner).
noun
facial expressionlook
Easily confused
- 申请shēn qǐngsound-aliketo apply for (a job, scholarship, visa, etc.)
- 深情shēn qíngsound-alikedeep emotion; deep feeling; deep love
Examples
- 神情。Tā liǎn shàng de shén qíng hěn yánsù.The look on his face was very serious.
- 神情。Tā de shén qíng zhōng chōngmǎn le xǐyuè.Her expression was filled with joy.
- 神情。Cóng tā de shén qíng kěyǐ kàn chū tā hěn jǐnzhāng.You can tell from his expression that he is very nervous.
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