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Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「變臉變色」 below.

Today, we explore the idiom 「變臉變色」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.

The facial expression changes due to inner shock, fear, anxiety or anger.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

biàn liǎn biàn sè

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bin3 lim5 bin3 sik1

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.