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气色 (complexion) vs 脸色 (facial color) — use 气色 when referring to overall health and vitality, while 脸色 focuses more on the immediate appearance of the face.
气色 is typically used in informal settings, often in conversations about health or well-being. Be careful with the tone; saying someone has poor 气色 can be perceived as rude. Common collocations include '气色好' (good complexion) and '气色差' (poor complexion).
As an HSK 6 word, 气色 connects well with vocabulary related to health and emotions, such as 健康 (jiànkāng, health) and 情绪 (qíngxù, emotions). Students should focus on using it in descriptive contexts, particularly when discussing physical or emotional well-being.
Learners often confuse 气色 with 颜色 (yánsè, color), using it incorrectly in contexts about general colors. For example, saying '这个气色很漂亮' (zhège qìsè hěn piàoliang) implies one is talking about a color rather than a complexion; the correct context should focus on a person's appearance or health.
Pronunciation of 气色
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How to say complexion in Chinese
“complexion” in Chinese is气色
气色 refers to the natural color and appearance of a person's complexion, often indicating their overall health and emotional state. In everyday conversation, it is commonly used to express concern or admiration about someone's physical appearance, especially in relation to their vitality or mood.
When to use 气色
气色 is typically used in informal settings, often in conversations about health or well-being. Be careful with the tone; saying someone has poor 气色 can be perceived as rude. Common collocations include '气色好' (good complexion) and '气色差' (poor complexion).
气色 or something close to it
气色 (complexion) vs 脸色 (facial color) — use 气色 when referring to overall health and vitality, while 脸色 focuses more on the immediate appearance of the face.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 气色 with 颜色 (yánsè, color), using it incorrectly in contexts about general colors. For example, saying '这个气色很漂亮' (zhège qìsè hěn piàoliang) implies one is talking about a color rather than a complexion; the correct context should focus on a person's appearance or health.
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Grammar Patterns of 气色
气色 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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你看上去____好极了，布赖恩。巴哈马显然很适合你。
You look great, Brian. The Bahamas certainly agree with you.
Example Sentences for 气色 (5)
Frequently Asked Questions about 气色
You can say, '你的气色很好' (nǐ de qìsè hěn hǎo) meaning 'Your complexion looks good.'
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