音容笑貌

yīnróng-xiàomào

idiom #54,959

Meanings

1 voice, looks, smile and manner (of a remembered person)
2 someone's image as one recalls them

Characters

face; appearance

manner; appearance

Examples

HSK 2

他的音容笑貌永远留在我心中。

Tā de yīnróngxiàomào yǒngyuǎn liú zài wǒ xīnzhōng.

His voice, smile, and manner remain in my heart forever.

HSK 7-9

奶奶的音容笑貌至今历历在目。

Nǎinai de yīnróngxiàomào zhìjīn lìlìzàimù.

Grandma's voice and smile are still vivid to this day.

Tips

usage

Used almost exclusively to remember someone who has passed away or is no longer present. It groups four sensory memories: sound, face, smile, demeanor.

Stroke Order

音 yīn

容 róng

笑 xiào

貌 mào