physiognomy in Chinese
physiognomy in Chinese is 面相學 — physiognomy means the art or pseudoscience of deducing the predominant temper and other characteristic qualities of the mind from the outward appearance, especially from the features of the face.
physiognomy in Chinese
面相學
Pronounced: miàn xiāng xué
The art or pseudoscience of deducing the predominant temper and other characteristic qualities of the mind from the outward appearance, especially from the features of the face.
What does "physiognomy" mean?
- noun The art or pseudoscience of deducing the predominant temper and other characteristic qualities of the mind from the outward appearance, especially from the features of the face.
- noun The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character.
- noun The art of telling fortunes by inspection of the features.
- noun The general appearance or aspect of a thing, without reference to its scientific characteristics.
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What is "physiognomy" in Chinese?
"physiognomy" in Chinese is 面相學. physiognomy means: The art or pseudoscience of deducing the predominant temper and other characteristic qualities of the mind from the outward appearance, especially from the features of the face.
How do you pronounce 面相學?
"physiognomy" in Chinese is 面相學, pronounced "miàn xiāng xué".
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