Writing
面貌 (miàn mào) — how to say "face" in Chinese
面貌
Face, appearance, look
noun
Character composition
面
face, surface
貌
appearance, looks
Radicals / Keys
面
Face
#176 · miàn · 9 strokes
豸
Badger
#153 · zhì · 7 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
精神面貌
jīngshén miànmào
mental outlook
城市面貌
chéngshì miànmào
city appearance
改变面貌
gǎibiàn miànmào
change appearance
Examples
这座城市的面貌在最近几年变化很大。
The appearance of this city has changed a lot in recent years.
他的面貌很精神。
He has a spirited appearance.
Frequently asked questions
Mandarin word for face
"face" in Chinese is 面貌 (miàn mào).
What does 面貌 mean in English?
面貌 (miàn mào) means "Face, appearance, look".
How is 面貌 pronounced?
It is pronounced miàn mào (written as mian mao, mianmao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "face" in Chinese characters?
It is written 面貌: 面 has 9 strokes, 貌 has 14 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 面貌?
面貌 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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