神态

神態
shéntài
noun HSK 7 #29,566

Meanings

  1. 1 expression; look
  2. 2 manner; bearing

Characters

Spiritual manner — one's expression or bearing.

Examples

Tā de shéntài hěn zìrán.
Her expression was very natural.
Tā shéntài zìruò de zǒushàng le wǔtái.
He walked onto the stage with a composed manner.
Cóng tā de shéntài kěyǐ kànchū tā hěn jǐnzhāng.
You could tell from her expression that she was nervous.

Tips

usage
神态 refers to the outward expression or demeanour visible on someone's face and in their body language. Compare: 表情 (facial expression only), 态度 (attitude/manner toward others), 神情 (close synonym, slightly more literary).

Stroke Order

shén
tài