Definition
表情 is the general, everyday word for a facial expression. 神情 (shén qíng) is more literary and refers to the overall look or air on someone's face, while 笑容 (xiào róng) specifically means a smiling expression.
noun
(facial) expression
Examples
- 表情，。Tā de biǎo qíng hěn yánsù, hǎoxiàng yǒu shénme xīnshì.His expression was very serious, as if he had something on his mind.
- 表情。Tā liǎn shàng lù chū kāixīn de biǎo qíng.A happy expression appeared on her face.
- 表情，。Cóng biǎo qíng shàng kàn, tā bú tài mǎnyì zhège jiéguǒ.Judging by his expression, he wasn't very satisfied with the result.
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