神情

shénqíng

noun HSK 5 #14,108

Meanings

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

Characters

spirit; god; expression

feeling; emotion; situation

The spirit's emotion showing through — one's facial expression.

Examples

她脸上露出惊讶的神情。

Tā liǎnshàng lùchū jīngyà de shénqíng.

A surprised expression appeared on her face.

他的神情很紧张。

Tā de shénqíng hěn jǐnzhāng.

He had a nervous look on his face.

从她的神情来看，她似乎不太高兴。

Cóng tā de shénqíng láikàn, tā sìhū bùtài gāoxìng.

Judging from her expression, she doesn't seem very happy.

老师的神情变得严肃起来。

Lǎoshī de shénqíng biàn de yánsù qǐlái.

The teacher's expression became serious.

Tips

usage

神情 focuses on the overall look/demeanor on someone's face. Compare with 表情 (biǎoqíng), 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