脸
色

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The word 脸色 is formed by combining the character 脸, meaning "face", with 色, meaning "color" or "expression". This results in the literal meaning "face color", and the compound specifically denotes the complexion or facial expression of a person, often used to indicate emotional state or physical condition.

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他的脸色很红润。

Tā de liǎnsè hěn hóngrùn.

His complexion is very rosy.

看到礼物后，她的脸色亮了。

Kàn dào lǐwù hòu, tā de liǎnsè liàng le.

After seeing the gift, her face lit up.

老师一进门，脸色就变得严肃。

Lǎoshī yī jìn mén, liǎnsè jiù biàn de yánsù.

As soon as the teacher entered the room, his expression became serious.

他听到坏消息时，脸色突然苍白。

Tā tīng dào huài xiāoxi shí, liǎnsè tūrán cāngbái.

When he heard the bad news, his face suddenly turned pale.

尽管他努力掩饰，但紧张的脸色还是出卖了他。

Jǐnguǎn tā nǔlì yǎnshì, dàn jǐnzhāng de liǎnsè háishì chūmài le tā.

Although he tried to hide it, his nervous expression still betrayed him.

Word Definition - 脸色

liǎn sè complexion; look

Individual Character Details

脸 liǎn
色 sè, shǎi