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Definition
Facial expression.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the visual cues on a face that reveal internal states. While it can describe a neutral look, it is most frequently used when someone is reacting to a situation or trying to convey a specific feeling without words. It is common to pair this with verbs like 做 to describe the act of forming an expression.
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His expression looks like he is very unhappy.
Why are you making such a strange face?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean 'emotion' itself, as that is 情緒. Learners sometimes confuse the two when describing how someone feels, but 表情 is strictly the external manifestation on the face.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
