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神情

shénqíng
noun HSK 7-9 #14,108

Meanings

  1. 1 look; expression (on one's face)
  2. 2 demeanor; air

Characters

神
shén
spirit; god; expression
情
qíng
feeling; emotion; situation
The spirit's emotion showing through - one's facial expression.

Examples

HSK 4
他的神情很紧张。
Tā de shénqíng hěn jǐnzhāng.
He had a nervous look on his face.
HSK 5
从她的神情来看，她似乎不太高兴。
Cóng tā de shénqíng láikàn, tā sìhū bútài gāoxìng.
Judging from her expression, she doesn't seem very happy.
HSK 6
她脸上露出惊讶的神情。
Tā liǎnshàng lùchū jīngyà de shénqíng.
A surprised expression appeared on her face.

Tips

usage
神情 focuses on the overall look/demeanor on someone's face. Compare with 表情, which is the more common everyday word for 'facial expression.' 神情 is slightly more literary.
usage
Similar words: 表情 (facial expression), 神态 (shéntài, manner/bearing), 面部表情 (facial expression, formal).

Stroke Order

神 shén
情 qíng