HSK · Level 50
120 words
Chinese word
面貌
Pronunciation
Pinyinmiàn mào
Meaning
- nounappearance
Example
不要只看面貌，要看内在。bú yào zhǐ kàn miàn mào yào kàn nèi zài
Don't judge by appearance alone; look at what's inside.
More examples
传统节日让城市的面貌更有特色。chuán tǒng jié rì ràng chéng shì de miàn mào gèng yǒu tè sè
Traditional festivals give the city a more distinctive look.
Core concept
The visible outer form that identifies a person or thing, including facial features and the general aspect of a place or object.
Common phrases
面貌一新miàn mào yì xīn
a completely new look
民族面貌mín zú miàn mào
national character
改变面貌gǎi biàn miàn mào
change one's appearance
Similar words
长相zhǎng xiàng: The look of a person's face, including its shape and features.
外表wài biǎo: The outside appearance created by clothing, grooming, and other visible details.
外貌wài mào: The full visible face and shape of a person or thing.
Definition in Chinese
用来描述一个人或物体通过视觉可感知的外在特征和整体样子。yòng lái miáo shù yí gè rén huò wù tǐ tōng guò shì jué kě gǎn zhī de wài zài tè zhēng hé zhéng tǐ yàng zi
Word origin
面 (miàn, "face or surface") + 貌 (mào, "appearance or form") combine to extend the idea of a visible face to the broader outward look of a person or thing.
Usage tips
- 面貌 (miànmào, "appearance") has a somewhat formal, written tone, so it fits descriptions, reports, and discussions better than the most casual talk.