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脸色

liǎn sè

HSK 5

Meaning

  • complexion
  • look

Definition

指面部表情或气色,也指脸上的颜色。

Facial expression or complexion; the color of one's face.

Usage

用于描述人的情绪状态或健康状况,常与'看'、'变'等动词搭配。

Used to describe a person's emotional state or health, often paired with verbs like 'look at' or 'change'.

Examples

  • 1 他今天脸色不太好,是不是生病了? (He doesn't look well today. Is he sick?)
  • 2 她一听到这个消息,脸色立刻变了。 (Her face changed immediately upon hearing the news.)
  • 3 看他的脸色,好像很不高兴。 (Judging by his expression, he seems very unhappy.)
  • 4 你脸色这么红润,最近身体不错啊。 (Your complexion is so rosy; you must be in good health lately.)
  • 5 老板脸色很难看,我们最好小心点。 (The boss's expression is awful; we'd better be careful.)
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