气色 qìsè complexion
How to remember 气色: 气 air + 色 color = complexion.
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How it is used
- 'Complexion, one's look of health' - 气色不错 (qìsè búcuò) looking well/healthy.
- Judges how healthy or vital someone looks by their facial appearance.
- 气色好/差 comments on someone's apparent state of health, common in caring greetings.
Example sentences
- 你气色不错。 Nǐ qìsè búcuò.You look good.