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长相 (appearance) vs 外貌 (appearance) — use 长相 for a more personal or subjective evaluation of looks.
Be aware that '长相' is somewhat informal and is often used in casual conversations rather than formal writing. It can be combined with adjectives like '好' (good) or '一般' (ordinary) to describe looks, such as '好长相' (good looks).
While '长相' is not an official HSK word, it relates closely to HSK Level 3 vocabulary about physical descriptions, such as '高' (tall) and '美' (beautiful). Focus on using this word in context to describe others, enhancing your conversational skills.
Learners often confuse '长相' with '外貌' (wàimào), which also means appearance but is more formal. For example, saying '他的外貌很好' is correct in formal contexts, while '他的长相很好' is more casual.
Pronunciation of 长相
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How to say appearance in Chinese
“appearance” in Chinese is长相
The term '长相' (zhǎngxiàng) refers to a person's appearance or looks, particularly in the context of physical traits. It is often used when discussing someone's attractiveness or how they present themselves visually in social situations.
When to use 长相
Be aware that '长相' is somewhat informal and is often used in casual conversations rather than formal writing. It can be combined with adjectives like '好' (good) or '一般' (ordinary) to describe looks, such as '好长相' (good looks).
长相 or something close to it
长相 (appearance) vs 外貌 (appearance) — use 长相 for a more personal or subjective evaluation of looks.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '长相' with '外貌' (wàimào), which also means appearance but is more formal. For example, saying '他的外貌很好' is correct in formal contexts, while '他的长相很好' is more casual.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 长相
'他的长相很好' (tā de zhǎngxiàng hěn hǎo) means 'He has good looks.'
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