Writing
气色 (qì sè) — how to say "complexion" in Chinese
气色
Complexion, appearance
noun
Character composition
气
air, spirit, energy
色
color, appearance
Radicals / Keys
气
Steam
#84 · qì · 4 strokes
色
Color
#139 · sè · 6 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
看气色
kàn qì sè
check complexion
Examples
他最近工作很累，气色不太好。
He has been working very hard lately and doesn't look very well.
你气色很好。
You have a good complexion.
Frequently asked questions
Complexion meaning in Chinese
"complexion" in Chinese is 气色 (qì sè).
What does 气色 mean in English?
气色 (qì sè) means "Complexion, appearance".
How is 气色 pronounced?
It is pronounced qì sè (written as qi se, qise). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "complexion" in Chinese characters?
It is written 气色: 气 has 4 strokes, 色 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 气色?
气色 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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