表情 biǎoqíng expression
(facial) expression; to express one's feelings
How to remember 表情: 表 indicator + 情 feeling = expression.
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How it is used
- Facial expression - 表情严肃 (biǎoqíng yánsù) a serious look, 面无表情 (miàn wú biǎoqíng) expressionless.
- The feelings shown on a face; nowadays also 'emoji/sticker': 发个表情 (fā ge biǎoqíng) send an emoji, 表情包 sticker pack.
- Distinct from 脸色 (liǎnsè), which leans toward complexion/mood-signal.