形于词色 — “To show in one's words and expression”
形于词色 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to reveal one's inner feelings or thoughts through one's words and facial expression; to show one's feelings in one's speech and demeanor”. Literally, “to show in one's words and expression”.
形于词色 Pronunciation and Pinyin
形于词色 Character Breakdown
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Idioms Related to 形于词色
Synonyms of 形于词色
More idioms starting with 形
- xíng形yú于yán言sè色show in one's words and demeanor
- xíng形yú于yán颜sè色show feelings on one's face
- xíng形qīn亲zhī之guó国friendly neighboring countries
- xíng形jù具shén神shēng生Form complete, spirit arises
- xíng形zhì制zhī之shì势control by advantageous position
- xíng形jié劫shì势jìn禁restricted by circumstances
- xíng形shì势zhī之tú途path of career advancement and power
- xíng形shì势bī逼rén人The situation is pressing, compelling action
- xíng形dān单yǐng影dān单utterly alone
- xíng形dān单yǐng影shuāng双solitary and lonely
- xíng形dān单yǐng影zhī只utterly alone, a lone figure
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What does 形于词色 mean?
形于词色 (xíng yú cí sè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to reveal one's inner feelings or thoughts through one's words and facial expression; to show one's feelings in one's speech and demeanor”.
How do you pronounce 形于词色?
形于词色 is pronounced xíng yú cí sè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 形于词色 literally mean?
Literally, 形于词色 means “to show in one's words and expression”. It is used to mean “to reveal one's inner feelings or thoughts through one's words and facial expression; to show one's feelings in one's speech and demeanor”.
What is the Chinese definition of 形于词色?
色：神色。内心的活动表露在言谈和神色上面