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    Using 神情 (shénqíng) to refer to 'facial expression'

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Adjective + 的 + 神情

    Explanation

    The noun 神情 (shénqíng) means 'facial expression' or 'look on one's face,' describing the outward appearance that reflects someone's inner emotional state. It combines 神 (spirit) and 情 (emotion/feeling). It is often modified by adjectives to describe a particular kind of expression, such as 不自然的神情 (an unnatural expression).

    Examples

    • 她脸上露出了惊讶的神情。

      tā liǎn shàng lùchū le jīngyà de shénqíng.

      A look of surprise appeared on her face.

    • 从他的神情来看，事情似乎不太顺利。

      cóng tā de shénqíng lái kàn, shìqíng sìhū bù tài shùnlì.

      Judging from his expression, things don't seem to be going well.

    • 老师严肃的神情让教室里安静了下来。

      lǎoshī yánsù de shénqíng ràng jiàoshì lǐ ānjìng le xiàlái.

      The teacher's serious expression made the classroom fall silent.

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