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“expression” in Chinese

Chinese

Also神态 (shén tài) · 神情 (shén qíng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinbiǎo qíng

Example

他的表情很严肃。tā de biǎo qíng hěn yán sù

His expression is very serious.

Illustration for 表情 (expression)

How to say “expression” in Chinese

“Expression” in Chinese is 表情 (biǎo qíng).

The outward form through which an inner feeling or attitude becomes readable.

Full entry for 表情: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 表情

聊天时,她发了一个表情。liáo tiān shí tā fā le yí gè biǎo qíng

While chatting, she sent an emoji.

Tips for using 表情

  • The word identifies what a face communicates rather than what a person says aloud, which helps separate visual reaction from spoken words in conversation.

Other Chinese words for “expression”

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神态

shén tài

nounexpression

她的神态很自然。tā de shén tài hěn zì rán

Her expression is very natural.

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神情

shén qíng

nounexpression

他的神情很紧张。tā de shén qíng hěn jǐn zhāng

His expression is very tense.

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