Writing
外貌 (wài mào) — how to say "appearance" in Chinese
外貌
Appearance
noun
Character composition
外
outside
貌
looks
Radicals / Keys
夕
Evening
#36 · xī · 3 strokes
豸
Badger
#153 · zhì · 7 strokes
Collocations
外貌特征
wàimào tèzhēng
features of physical appearance
Examples
我们不能只根据外貌来判断一个人。
We cannot judge a person only by appearance.
她的外貌很美。
Her appearance is very beautiful.
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Frequently asked questions
Appearance meaning in Chinese
"appearance" in Chinese is 外貌 (wài mào).
What does 外貌 mean in English?
外貌 (wài mào) means "Appearance".
How is 外貌 pronounced?
It is pronounced wài mào (written as wai mao, waimao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "appearance" in Chinese characters?
It is written 外貌: 外 has 5 strokes, 貌 has 14 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 外貌?
外貌 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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