形于言色 — “Manifested in words and expression”
形于言色 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “One's inner thoughts or feelings are revealed through their speech and facial expressions; to show in one's words and demeanor”. Literally, “Manifested in words and expression”.
形于言色 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 形于言色 mean?
形于言色 (xíng yú yán sè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “One's inner thoughts or feelings are revealed through their speech and facial expressions; to show in one's words and demeanor”.
How do you pronounce 形于言色?
形于言色 is pronounced xíng yú yán sè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 形于言色 literally mean?
Literally, 形于言色 means “Manifested in words and expression”. It is used to mean “One's inner thoughts or feelings are revealed through their speech and facial expressions; to show in one's words and demeanor”.
What is the Chinese definition of 形于言色?
色：神色。内心的活动表露在言谈和神色上面