Definition
面相 refers to a person's facial features and overall appearance, especially in the context of traditional Chinese face reading (面相学), where it is believed to reveal character and destiny. In everyday use, it can simply mean 'looks' or 'facial appearance'.
n.
facial featureslooks (especially in the context of physiognomy)
Examples
- 面相，。Tā de miàn xiāng kàn qǐlái hěn wēnhé, ràng rén juéde róngyì xiāngchǔ.His facial features look gentle, making people feel he is easy to get along with.
- ，面相。Zài chuántǒng xiàngxué zhōng, miàn xiāng kěyǐ yùcè yí gè rén de mìngyùn.In traditional physiognomy, facial features can predict a person's fate.
- 面相，。Tā de miàn xiāng tòulù chū yì zhǒng zìxìn de qìzhì, ràng rén yìnxiàng shēnkè.Her facial features reveal a confident aura that leaves a deep impression.
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