English–Chinese

“looks” in Chinese

Chinese

Also容颜 (róng yán)

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhǎng xiàng

Example

他的长相不太好看。tā de zhǎng xiàng bú tài hǎo kàn

His looks are not very attractive.

Illustration for 长相 (looks)

How to say “looks” in Chinese

“Looks” in Chinese is 长相 (zhǎng xiàng).

The visible face that forms a person's first impression, including its overall features and look.

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

Example sentences with 长相

她的长相独特,很容易让人记住。tā de zhǎng xiàng dú tè hěn róng yì ràng rén jì zhù

Her distinctive looks make her easy to remember.

Tips for using 长相

  • English speakers may hear "looks" mainly as a judgment of attractiveness, but 长相 (zhǎngxiàng, "looks") can describe facial appearance neutrally, while a negative assessment still sounds personal.

Other Chinese words for “looks”

我很在意自己的容颜。wǒ hěn zài yì zì jǐ de róng yán

I care a lot about my looks.

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