4 characters Idiom and proverb 30 399

Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「觀貌察色」 for better learning.

This introduction highlights the idiom 「觀貌察色」, with its meaning and examples explained below.

Observe the facial expression to guess the other person’s intention.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

guān mào chá sè

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gun1 maau6 chaat3 sik1

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.