English–Chinese
“complexion” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinliǎn sè
Example
他的脸色不太好。tā de liǎn sè bú tài hǎo
His complexion doesn't look very good.
How to say “complexion” in Chinese
“Complexion” in Chinese is 脸色 (liǎn sè).
A person's face acts as a visible readout of feeling or attitude through its color and expression.
Example sentences with 脸色
锻炼后，他的脸色看起来红润多了。duàn liàn hòu tā de liǎn sè kàn qǐ lái hóng rùn duō le
After exercising, his complexion looked much rosier.
Tips for using 脸色
- The word often describes a temporary change caused by tiredness, illness, embarrassment, or annoyance, so context helps identify whether the speaker notices health or attitude.