面色

miànsè

noun #25,052

Meanings

1 complexion
2 facial color
3 expression on one's face

Characters

color / complexion

Examples

她的面色苍白，好像病了。

Tā de miànsè cāngbái, hǎoxiàng bìng le.

Her complexion was pale, as if she were ill.

他听到消息后面色大变。

Tā tīng dào xiāoxi hòu miànsè dà biàn.

His expression changed drastically upon hearing the news.

Tips

usage

面色 refers to both the literal skin color/complexion and the emotional expression shown on the face. 面色难看 means someone looks upset or unwell.

Stroke Order

面 miàn

色 sè