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    Expressing "smile" with 笑容 (xiàoróng)

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    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    带着 + (Adjective + 的) + 笑容

    Explanation

    The noun 笑容 (xiàoróng) means "smile" or "smiling expression." It refers specifically to the facial expression of smiling, often used in descriptive or literary contexts. A common phrase is 带着笑容, meaning "wearing a smile."

    Examples

    • 她脸上总是带着温暖的笑容。

      Tā liǎn shàng zǒngshì dàizhe wēnnuǎn de xiàoróng.

      She always has a warm smile on her face.

    • 看到他的笑容，我心情也好了起来。

      Kàn dào tā de xiàoróng, wǒ xīnqíng yě hǎo le qǐlái.

      Seeing his smile, my mood brightened as well.

    • 爷爷露出了慈祥的笑容。

      Yéye lùchū le cíxiáng de xiàoróng.

      Grandpa broke into a kind and gentle smile.

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