气色差

氣色差

qìsèchà

phrase

Meanings

1 to look unwell
2 to have a poor complexion; pale / sickly appearance

Characters

breath; vital energy

Examples

HSK 1

你今天气色差,是不是没睡好?

Nǐ jīntiān qìsèchà, shìbushì méi shuì hǎo?

You look pale today - didn't you sleep well?

HSK 4

加班太多,气色差得不行。

Jiābān tài duō, qìsèchà de bùxíng.

Too much overtime - I look awful.

HSK 6

她最近气色差,应该补一补。

Tā zuìjìn qìsèchà, yīnggāi bǔ yi bǔ.

She's been looking unwell lately - she should eat something nourishing.

Tips

culture

气色 in TCM refers to vital-energy complexion - skin tone, glow, and brightness of the eyes reflecting internal health. 气色差 vs. 气色好 is one of the most common ways Chinese friends comment (politely) on how tired you look.

Stroke Order

气 qì

色 sè

差 chà