脸色 liǎnsè complexion
complexion; look
How to remember 脸色: 脸 face + 色 color = complexion.
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How it is used
- Both complexion and mood shown on the face - 脸色不好 (liǎnsè bù hǎo) can mean 'look unwell' or 'look displeased', read from context.
- 看脸色 (kàn liǎnsè) = to read someone's mood / act according to their expression; 脸色难看 an ugly/angry look.
- A key word for reading unspoken feelings in social situations.
Example sentences
- 他病了，所以脸色显得苍白。 Tābìng le, suǒyǐ liǎnsè xiǎnde cāngbái.He's pale because he's sick.