What does 容颜 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 容颜 (róng yán) translates to "mien; complexion". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 7-9).

How do you pronounce 容颜 in Pinyin?

The character 容颜 is pronounced "róng yán" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 容颜?

容颜 is categorized under Level 7-9 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

HSK Levels / Level 7 / 容颜

容颜

róng yán

HSK 7

English Meaning

mien; complexion

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 2 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS

HSK 7 00:01

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💡 INTENT:

“Her face may look untouched, but at what terrible price?”

1. PREVIOUS

圣上常常赐下驻颜丹药给贵妃说是帮她永葆青春

“His Majesty has been giving the Noble Consort beauty pills, supposedly to preserve her youth.”

2. TARGET TURN 贵妃倒是容颜不改

“The Noble Consort has indeed maintained her beauty,”

3. NEXT

可吃多了岐黄丹砂

“but consuming too many medicinal compounds”

《朝雪录》 · historical_and_court

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HSK 7 00:02

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💡 INTENT:

“I am going to flatter you shamelessly so you know how devoted I am.”

1. PREVIOUS

那属下岂不是

“Does that mean I”

2. TARGET TURN 不能日日观瞻少君的容颜

“can't gaze upon Mr. Mu's face every day,”

3. NEXT

聆听少君的教诲了

“and hear your teachings?”

《江湖夜雨十年灯》 · historical_and_court

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