气色差

氣色差
qìsè chà
phrase

Meanings

  1. 1 to look unwell
  2. 2 to have a poor complexion; pale / sickly appearance

Examples

HSK 1
Nǐ jīntiān qìsè chà, shì bu shì méi shuì hǎo?
You look pale today - didn't you sleep well?
HSK 4
Jiābān tài duō, qìsè chà de bùxíng.
Too much overtime - I look awful.
HSK 6
Tā zuìjìn qìsè chà, yīnggāi bǔ yi bǔ.
She's been looking unwell lately - she should eat something nourishing.

Tips

culture
气色 in TCM refers to vital-energy complexion - skin tone, glow, and brightness of the eyes reflecting internal health. 气色差 vs. 气色好 is one of the most common ways Chinese friends comment (politely) on how tired you look.

Stroke Order

气 qì
色 sè
差 chà