mou5 saai3 biu2 cing4冇晒表情
Jyutpingmou5 saai3 biu2 cing4
Yalemóuh saai bíu chìhng
Definition
To have no facial expression; to look completely expressionless or show no interest.
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How it's used
This phrase describes a state of total emotional detachment or shock where someone's face becomes blank. It is frequently used to describe someone who has been drained of enthusiasm or is reacting to bad news by shutting down. Unlike simply being serious, it implies a sudden loss of the usual lively or reactive demeanor.
Examples
After hearing the news, he completely lost all facial expression.
Why do you have no expression on your face? Are you unhappy?
Related words
Common phrases
scared into a blank expression
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with just being serious or having a poker face. It specifically implies a loss of previous animation or a reaction to a specific event that has rendered the person unresponsive.
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