Understanding Chinese starts with simple characters, grows to phrases, and finally idioms. Learn 「觀形察色」 today for free with this guide.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「觀形察色」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Observe the facial expression to guess the other person’s intention. Same as “observe the appearance and expression”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
guān xíng chá sè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gun1 ying4 chaat3 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.
