English–Chinese

“profile” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyincè liǎn

Example

侧脸看起来很像妈妈。cè liǎn kàn qǐ lái hěn xiàng mā mā

The profile looks a lot like Mom's.

Illustration for 侧脸 (profile)

How to say “profile” in Chinese

“Profile” in Chinese is 侧脸 (cè liǎn).

A face viewed from the side, with the nose, lips, and chin forming a sideways outline.

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

Example sentences with 侧脸

她发来一张侧脸照片。tā fā lái yì zhāng cè liǎn zhào piān

She sent a photo of her side profile.

Tips for using 侧脸

  • The English equivalent also has a business and social-media sense, but this Chinese noun refers only to the visible side of a face.

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