Appearance Vocabulary in Chinese
A collection of Chinese words grouped under the tag 'appearance' to help English students learn how to describe looks in Chinese.
丑 (chǒu)
ugly
In Chinese, 'ugly' is translated as '丑'. It is used to describe something that is not attractive or pleasant. Just like in English, it's applicable to a variety of contexts – physical appearance, actions, etc. However, remember that it can be considered quite rude to call someone or something '丑' in Chinese.
卷 (juǎn)
plump
The Chinese word '卷' is used in similar contexts as the word 'roll'. It can indicate the action of rolling something up, or it can refer to a rolled up item, such as a scroll. It's also frequently used to describe the rolling or swirling motion, similar to how we would use 'roll' in English.
Example sentences with 卷 →厚 (hòu)
thick
The Chinese word '厚' is used to describe something that is broad in extent or thickness. It is often used in the context of physical properties, such as the thickness of a book or a piece of clothing. It can also be used metaphorically to describe abundant emotions or the depth of a person's kindness.
Example sentences with 厚 →漂亮 (piàoliang)
pretty
The Chinese word '漂亮' directly translates to 'pretty' in English. It is used similarly to English, to describe something or someone that is attractive or pleasing in appearance. Similar to English, it can be used for people, objects, or even to describe a good result or satisfactory outcome.
盲 (máng)
blind
In Chinese, '盲' (máng) is used to describe those who cannot see. It's similar to the English word 'blind'. This term can be used on its own or in various compound words to denote a type of disability or lack of sight.