Definition
外貌 (wài mào) refers to a person's overall appearance, including body shape and features. It is broader than 长相 (zhǎng xiàng), which focuses on the face, and more general than 外观 (wài guān), which is used for objects' exterior. 相貌 (xiàng mào) and 容貌 (róng mào) are more formal/literary synonyms for facial appearance.
noun
appearancelooks
Easily confused
- 外贸wài màosound-alikeforeign trade
Examples
- 外貌。Tā de wài mào hěn piàoliang.She has a very beautiful appearance.
- 外貌。Bú yào zhǐ gēnjù wài mào pànduàn yī ge rén.Don't judge a person only by appearance.
- 外貌。Tā fēicháng zàiyì zìjǐ de wài mào.He cares a lot about his own appearance.
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