神态 (shén tài) — facial expression; look; manner; bearing; deportment

Definition

A literary word for a person's overall facial expression and bearing. Closer to 神情 (expression only) than to 举止 (behavior/manner) or 态度 (attitude).

noun
facial expressionlookmannerbearingdeportment

Examples

  • 神态
    Tā shuō huà shí shén tài hěn zì rán, bú xiàng zài sā huǎng.
    His expression was very natural when he spoke, not like he was lying.
  • 神态
    Cóng tā de shén tài kě yǐ kàn chū tā hěn pí bèi.
    From her demeanor you could tell she was very tired.
  • 神态
    Zhè wèi yǎn yuán de shén tài biàn huà fēi cháng fēng fù.
    This actor's facial expressions are very varied.

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