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形于颜色 — “To reveal one's inner feelings or thoughts on one's face”

形于颜色 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to reveal one's inner feelings or thoughts on one's face”. To show one's emotions through one's expression. Literally, “Appear in one's countenance”.

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形于颜色 Pronunciation and Pinyin

形于颜色 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
形
xíng7physical form or shape
于
yú3at, in, on, to, from
颜
yán15face, color
色
sè6color, appearance, lust

Example Sentence with 形于颜色

得知比赛获胜后,他的兴奋之情立刻形于颜色,脸上是难以掩饰的喜悦。
Upon learning of their victory in the competition, his excitement immediately showed on his face, an unconcealed joy beaming from him.

Idioms Related to 形于颜色

Synonyms of 形于颜色

  • xíng形yú于yán言sè色show in one's words and demeanor
  • xíng形yú于cí辞sè色show feelings in words and countenance

More idioms starting with 形

  • xíng形yú于cí词sè色show feelings in words and expression
  • 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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Questions about 形于颜色

What does 形于颜色 mean?

形于颜色 (xíng yú yán sè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to reveal one's inner feelings or thoughts on one's face”.

How do you pronounce 形于颜色?

形于颜色 is pronounced xíng yú yán sè in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 形于颜色 literally mean?

Literally, 形于颜色 means “Appear in one's countenance”. It is used to mean “to reveal one's inner feelings or thoughts on one's face”.

What is the Chinese definition of 形于颜色?

色:神色。内心的活动表露脸色上面

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