Facial expression in Chinese
facial expression · HSK 5
表情
- 表 table
- 情 feeling
Counted with 个: 一个表情
他脸上的表情很奇怪。 The expression on his face was strange.
Other ways to say facial expression
More words with 表 or 情
How do you say facial expression in Chinese?
Facial expression in Chinese is 表情 (biǎo qíng). You can also say 脸色 (liǎn sè).
Which word should I use?
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