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容貌 (róngmào) refers specifically to a person's facial appearance, whereas 面貌 (miànmào) can encompass broader aspects of a person's overall appearance and demeanor.
Learners often confuse 面貌 with similar words like 外貌 (external appearance), but 面貌 focuses more on facial features. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is particularly common in discussions about beauty and personal traits.
At HSK Level 6, students should connect 面貌 with related terms like 外貌 (wàimào) for external appearance and 容貌 (róngmào) which also refers to looks. Focus on using the term in sentences that describe people or characters in stories.
Learners may mistakenly use 面貌 to refer to personality traits instead of physical appearance. For example, saying '他的面貌很好' (His personality is good) is incorrect; it should be '他的性格很好' (His personality is good).
Pronunciation of 面貌
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Component Characters
How to say appearance in Chinese
“appearance” in Chinese is面貌
面貌 (miànmào) refers to a person's appearance, especially their facial features. It can also describe someone's demeanor or overall look, often used in contexts discussing beauty or first impressions.
When to use 面貌
Learners often confuse 面貌 with similar words like 外貌 (external appearance), but 面貌 focuses more on facial features. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is particularly common in discussions about beauty and personal traits.
面貌 or something close to it
容貌 (róngmào) refers specifically to a person's facial appearance, whereas 面貌 (miànmào) can encompass broader aspects of a person's overall appearance and demeanor.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 面貌 to refer to personality traits instead of physical appearance. For example, saying '他的面貌很好' (His personality is good) is incorrect; it should be '他的性格很好' (His personality is good).
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Grammar Patterns of 面貌
面貌 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). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
她几乎是一手改变了英国政治的____。
She changed the face of British politics almost single-handed.
Example Sentences for 面貌 (3)
Frequently Asked Questions about 面貌
You can say, '他的面貌很吸引人' (His appearance is very attractive).
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